KRS dam water level rises rapidly due to heavy rainfall
Mandya/Mysuru: Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam is witnessing a rapid rise in water levels due to heavy rainfall in the catchment areas of
Cauvery River
. In just 12 hours, the dam recorded an increase of nearly two and a half feet in water level.
As of 6pm on Tuesday, the water level stood at 110.9 feet, compared to the maximum capacity of 124.8 feet. By Wednesday, the level rose to around 113.3 feet, thanks to a robust inflow of 29,368 cusecs. The outflow was measured at 1,024 cusecs. In contrast, the water level on the same day last year was just 87 feet. This year's early surge has brought relief to farmers, as nearby lakes and ponds are also filling up, improving the groundwater situation and ensuring better irrigation prospects.
Usually, after it crosses 100 feet, it takes time, but here, due to heavy rain in the catchment area, including in Madikeri and Harangi Dam, the water to KRS Dam increased enormously.
Officials say that if the current inflow — hovering around 30,000 cusecs — continues, the dam is likely to reach its full capacity within the next five days.
Kabini Dam in Mysuru district is receiving 21,579 cusecs of water daily while 25,000 cusecs of water is discharged from the dam, located in HD Kote.
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The water level is maintained at 2,280.5 feet with some 4 feet kept as a buffer to manage the situation in case of a sudden spike in the inflow. The maximum level of the dam is 2,284 feet. With close to 2 TMC ft of water let into the river, a flood-like situation prevails downstream of the dam and in the temple town of Nanjangud.
On Wednesday, the intensity of rain came down both in the Mysuru region and Malnad. However, the dams continued to receive a good inflow.
People staying on the banks of the rivers Hemavathi and Kapila are advised to move to safe places as a precautionary measure.
Hemavati Dam in Hassan district is receiving 19,546 cusecs of water. The water level touched 2,911.35 feet against the maximum level of 2,922 feet.
Following heavy rain in the neighbouring state of Kerala, the vegetable supply was disrupted, resulting in a steep drop in prices in Mysuru. According to farmers, the price of tomatoes fell to Rs 6/kg in the wholesale market, causing them a huge loss. The quality of tomatoes also came down due to rain, affecting the price.
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