KRS, Kabini water levels continue to rise amid heavy inflows
Water levels in the KRS and Kabini reservoirs are rising due to heavy rainfall in the Cauvery basin. Authorities have issued flood warnings and are managing discharge to prevent downstream damage.
Why it matters
Effective water management is critical for preventing flooding and ensuring resource availability in the Cauvery basin during monsoon season.
The water level in the KRS and Kabini reservoirs in the Cauvery basin continued to rise on Sunday as the dams recorded heavy inflows following widespread rainfall in their catchment areas.
While the water level in the KRS reservoir was inching towards the 100-ft. mark, reaching 98.8 ft. against its Full Reservoir Level of 124.8 ft. on Sunday evening, the reservoir was receiving an inflow of 31,583 cusecs. The Kabini reservoir, meanwhile, had almost reached its maximum level.
According to a bulletin issued by the authorities, the water level in the Kabini reservoir stood at 2,282.43 ft. (above mean sea level) against its maximum level of 2,284 ft., with an inflow of 27,217 cusecs on Sunday.
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