Heavy rainfall has increased reservoir inflows, while the CWRC-ordered Cauvery release to Tamil Nadu has raised concerns among farmers
Karnataka’s major reservoirs, including KRS, Hemavati, Harangi, Almatti and Bhadra, have recorded increased inflows amid renewed monsoon rains. The CWRC has ordered Cauvery water release to Tamil Nadu, prompting concerns over future drinking water availability.
Bengaluru: Monsoon rains have intensified again across Karnataka’s coastal and Malnad regions, increasing inflows into several major reservoirs, including KRS, Harangi, Bhadra and Almatti. At the same time, the Cauvery Water Management Committee (CWRC) has ordered Karnataka to release about 12 TMC of water to Tamil Nadu at a rate of 9,000 cusecs per day for 15 days, leading to anger among farmers who have not been able to collect water.
Although the four reservoirs in the Cauvery basin together have around 80 TMC of storage, only 64 TMC is currently available. Concerns have been raised that continued water release could result in a shortage of drinking water in the future.
KRS reservoir water level in Karnataka
The Krishnaraja Sagar (KRS) Reservoir has a maximum water level of 124.80 feet. As of August 25, the water level stood at 108.20 feet, with an inflow of 4,004 cusecs and an outflow of 4,543 cusecs.
The reservoir has a maximum storage capacity of 49.452 TMC, while the water storage recorded today was 29.959 TMC, or approximately 30 TMC.
Hemavati reservoir water level in Karnataka
The Hemavati Reservoir has a maximum level of 2,922 feet, corresponding to a storage capacity of 37 TMC. Its water level on August 25 was 2,914.84 feet, with storage of 30.551 TMC.
The reservoir recorded an inflow of 3,588 cusecs. The outflow was 1,800 cusecs into the river, while 3,700 cusecs was being released through the canal. On the same date last year, the water level at Hemavati stood at 2,921.85 feet.
Harangi reservoir water level in Karnataka
The Harangi Reservoir has a maximum water level of 2,859 feet. Its water level today was recorded at 2,858.45 feet.
The reservoir received an inflow of 3,638 cusecs, while the outflow stood at 4,375 cusecs. The water storage recorded today was 8 TMC, including 2 TMC of dead storage.
Almatti reservoir water level in Karnataka
The Almatti Reservoir has a maximum level of 519.60 metres. On August 25, the water level was recorded at 519.54 metres.
The reservoir received an inflow of 27,062 cusecs, while the outflow was recorded at 19,018 cusecs.
Bhadra reservoir water level in Karnataka
The Bhadra Reservoir has a maximum elevation of 186 feet 0 inches, corresponding to 2,158.0 feet. Its water level today was 175 feet 11 inches, or 2,147.91 feet.
The reservoir recorded an inflow of 5,680 cusecs and an outflow of 206 cusecs. Its total storage capacity is 71.535 TMC, while the water collected today stood at 59.420 TMC.
Linganamakki reservoir water level in Karnataka
The Linganamakki Reservoir has a maximum water level of 1,819.00 feet. Its water level on August 25 was recorded at 1,796.80 feet.
The reservoir received an inflow of 12,863 cusecs, while the percentage of water collection stood at 58.16%.
Basavasagar reservoir water level in Karnataka
The Basavasagar Reservoir has a maximum water level of 492.25 metres. Its water level today stood at 492.23 metres. The reservoir recorded an inflow of 20,000 cusecs, while the outflow was 18,000 cusecs.
