Kabini inflow rises to 15,500 cusecs, thanks to rain in Kerala; flood alert issued downstream in Mysuru district Karnataka
Heavy rainfall in Kerala has significantly increased water inflow into the Kabini reservoir in Karnataka, prompting authorities to release water downstream. A flood alert has been issued for residents in the Mysuru district as monsoon activity intensifies in the region.
Why it matters
The management of water resources is a critical issue in the Cauvery river basin, and this development impacts both local safety and regional water-sharing disputes.
In what could potentially bring some relief to the ongoing row over release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu from Karnataka, the inflow into the Kabini reservoir in Mysuru district has increased following heavy rainfall in its catchment areas. Thanks to incessant showers in Kerala, which forms a major part of the reservoir’s catchment, the dam in H.D. Kote taluk has been receiving an inflow of around 15,500 cusecs since August 1 morning.
Kabini reservoir is now just four feet short of reaching its full reservoir level (FRL), with the water level rising to 2,280.08 feet on August 1 against the maximum capacity of 2,284 feet, following a sharp increase in inflow.
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