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Cauvery Basin Dams See Water Level Drop: Farmers Anxious as Report Reveals Declining Storage
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News18•25-09-2026, 08:55
Cauvery Basin Dams See Water Level Drop: Farmers Anxious as Report Reveals Declining Storage
- •The latest report on water storage in Karnataka's major dams has been released.
- •While some reservoirs are nearly full, water levels in Cauvery basin dams are decreasing.
- •KRS Dam, the lifeline of Mandya, has only 55.59% (27.49 TMC) water, with outflow exceeding inflow.
- •Hemavathi Dam holds only 40.11% water, leaving farmers awaiting rain.
- •Hidkal, Almatti, Bhadra, and Narayanapura Dams show good water storage levels.
Key Questions Answered
The K.R. Sagar Dam, which serves as the lifeline of Mandya, currently holds a water level of 55.59%, equating to 27.49 TMC of water. Additionally, reports note that the outflow from the reservoir is currently higher than the inflow.
The Hidkal Dam is almost overflowing and is currently operating at 99.85% capacity. Out of its total storage capacity of 51 TMC, the dam holds 50.9 TMC of water.
The Hemavathi Dam currently has only 40.11% of its water available. Because of this low storage level, local farmers are anxiously awaiting rainfall to support their agricultural needs.
