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Big Shock for Bengaluru: KRS, Kabini Reservoirs Alarmingly Empty Amid Drought Fears
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News18•28-09-2026, 10:11
Big Shock for Bengaluru: KRS, Kabini Reservoirs Alarmingly Empty Amid Drought Fears
- •Drought's shadow deepens in the state, with water levels in Old Mysuru region's major reservoirs significantly dropping.
- •KRS Dam, a lifeline for crores including Bengaluru, has seen no water level increase in two weeks, holding only 105.04 feet against a 124.80 feet capacity.
- •Outflow from KRS Dam (2,929 cusecs) is three times higher than inflow (563 cusecs), raising fears of it running dry.
- •Kabini Dam also faces a serious situation, with only 2,269.21 feet of water against a maximum level of 2,284 feet.
- •Complete failure of monsoon rains in Kodagu and Wayanad regions is the primary cause of this water scarcity crisis, urging public to use water sparingly.
Key Questions Answered
The KRS Dam, which has a maximum storage capacity of 124.80 feet, currently has only 105.04 feet of water remaining.
The KRS Dam is currently receiving a minimal inflow of only 563 cusecs, while a much higher outflow of 2,929 cusecs is being released for drinking water and essential needs.
The decreasing water storage and severe water scarcity crisis are primarily caused by the complete absence and failure of monsoon rains in the Kodagu and Wayanad regions, which has resulted in extremely low inflow into the dams.
