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Karnataka Dam Levels: Some Full, Others Zero Inflow; Sept 27 Reservoir Report
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News18•27-09-2026, 15:04
Karnataka Dam Levels: Some Full, Others Zero Inflow; Sept 27 Reservoir Report
- •Latest statistics on water levels of 10 major Karnataka reservoirs released for September 27.
- •Some reservoirs are near maximum capacity, while others have significantly lower water levels.
- •Overall rainfall has been lower this year compared to last, reducing inflow into many reservoirs.
- •KRS reservoir holds 105.44 feet of water, while Kabini is almost full.
- •Tungabhadra, Almatti, and Malaprabha reservoirs recorded zero inflow, while Ghataprabha is nearly full.
Key Questions Answered
Ghataprabha reservoir was the closest to its maximum capacity on September 27, 2026, with a water level of 2,174.70 feet against a maximum level of 2,175 feet, leaving it only 0.30 feet short.
Tungabhadra, Almatti, and Malaprabha reservoirs all recorded an inflow of 0 cusecs on September 27, 2026.
On September 27, 2026, the KRS reservoir recorded a water level of 105.44 feet out of its maximum 124.80 feet, with an inflow of 1,241 cusecs and an outflow of 2,356 cusecs.
