Bengaluru: Continued monsoon rainfall across Karnataka has improved inflows into several major reservoirs, with water levels showing a steady rise in the Cauvery, Krishna, Sharavathi and Bhadra river basins.
The increased storage is expected to benefit irrigation and drinking water requirements as the rainy season progresses.
The Almatti reservoir is among the major dams nearing its maximum level. The water level stood at 519.47 metres against the full reservoir level of 519.60 metres. The reservoir was receiving an inflow of 30,026 cusecs, while 24,158 cusecs were being released.
At the Krishnaraja Sagar reservoir in Mandya, the water level was 108.48 feet against its maximum of 124.80 feet. The inflow was 1,367 cusecs and the outflow 4,824 cusecs. The reservoir had 30.222 thousand million cubic feet of water against its total storage capacity of 49.452 tmcft.
The Bhadra reservoir also recorded a significant inflow. Its level stood at 175 feet two inches, compared with the maximum level of 186 feet. The reservoir was receiving 3,504 cusecs, while the outflow stood at 205 cusecs. Its current storage was 58.569 TMC against the total capacity of 71.535 tmcft.
The Linganamakki reservoir in Shivamogga district continued to receive substantial inflows following rainfall in the Sharavathi catchment. Its water level stood at 1,796.20 feet against the maximum of 1,819 feet. The inflow was recorded at 10,173 cusecs, while the reservoir’s storage was 57.23 per cent.
With rainfall continuing in several parts of the state, officials are monitoring reservoir levels, inflows and releases on a regular basis. Water is being released from reservoirs according to requirements for irrigation and drinking water.
The improved storage in key reservoirs has brought some relief to farmers dependent on river systems for agricultural activities. Authorities are expected to continue monitoring the situation closely as further rainfall could increase inflows into the major dams.
