Together we build journalism that is independent, credible and fearless. Almatti dam, located close to the Maharashtra border and key to managing the flood situation in both states, has water levels at 517.25 metres, against the full reservoir level (FRL) of 519.63 metres. Advertise With Us | KRS Dam water level touches 100 FT The water level at Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam in Mandya has touched 100 feet on the evening of July 20. 2022 The Printers (Mysore) Private Ltd. 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"As of now, warning is not required because the intensity (of rain) has reduced. Almatti dam, located close to the Maharashtra border and key to managing the flood situation in both states, has water levels at 517.25 metres, against the full reservoir level (FRL) of 519.63 metres. Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy hadearlier instructedofficials to release Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu owing to the excessive inflows. Please abide by our community guidelines for posting your comments. While the storage may be sufficient to last through summer, any release to save standing crops or for agricultural activity coupled with the delay in the onset of south west monsoon could lead to a crisis. 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KSNDMC director GS Srinivasa Reddy said the present picture is a complete contrast of the previous year's situation, when some of the reservoirs were full. Please verify to complete the subscription. It (rain) has been heavy only in the ghat areas, where landslides may occur and damage roads," Dr Reddy said. They cannot be abusive or personal. All rights reserved. Selected comments may also be used in the Letters section of the Down To Earth print edition. "If you see the status of dams, it can be easily said that this year the level in all of them is quite satisfactory compared to that over the last 10 years," director of Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC) Dr G S Srinivasa Reddy, told PTI. Srisailam and Nagarjunasagar dams, which cater to both Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, on the Krishna basin, are also receiving heavy inflows. While the levels at Bhadra dam was similarly high at 162.1 feet against its maximum level of 186 feet, the water level at Thunga dam has reached its maximum capacity of 588.24 feet. Unprecedented rain and back-to-back floods in 2019 and 2018 ensured copious inflow to the reservoirs, which otherwise would have approached the dead-storage level by now. The water level in the dam during the same period last year was 103.80 feet and the storage was 25.95 tmcft. Careers, Home | Nation | World | Cities | Business | Columns | Entertainment | Sport | Magazine | The Sunday Standard. Rains were weak in the last week of August and first week of September, but they picked up subsequently, augmenting the inflows into dams. @KarnatakaSNDMC Reservoir level is the water level that is currently present, measured in height. You can also support us with a one-time payment. Post author By Edustatus; Post date August 3, 2021; Nagar. Similarly, the storage in KRS as on May 9 was 7.54 tmcft in 2018, 7.33 tmcft in 2017, and 10.58 tmcft in 2016, as per the records of the Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC). Tungabhadra, Ghataprabha, KRS and Almatti are full. According to KSNDMC reservoir data, most of the reservoirs are near full capacity and some are filled to the brim. Live storage and water levels in dams in Karnataka [31 Jul 2021] Linganamakki Reservoir. The storage position at Hemavati, the other major feeder for the KRS, is also comfortable. Mismanagement over the release of water from various dams had worsened the flood situation in Karnataka and Maharashtra in 2019. Follow us for updates, Human trafficking too high in India, says US, Economy slows to 4.4 per centin Q3, govts full-year target intact, Gujarats public debt rises to Rs 3.4L cr, each resident owes Rs 48,500, In a first, Uttarakhandto set up mother milk bank. It is more likely that some damage will be caused to certain habitats and agricultural areas, but the people will be moved and rehabilitated to safer areas.. The dams were around 40-55 per cent of their capacity according tothe data available with Maharashtra Water Resources Department. All rights reserved. Also Read The water level at KRS was hovering at 100 feet as of Saturday. Otherwise, they will be forced to release water to ensure that the dams are not damaged. Mysuru received 65 mm for April which is 5% higher than normal while Chamarajanagar district received 79 mm, which is 18% above normal. Groundwater levels have exhausted and have reached 30-40m below ground level in Mangaluru. About Us | Privacy Policy | |A+AA-, Due to heavy rainfall across the state, the water level in KRS Dam in Mandya has risen exponentially | udayshankar s. BENGALURU: The water levels in the reservoirs of the state are at alarming levels, according to the Karnataka State Natural Disaster Moni toring Centre (KSNDMC). The current water level in Narayanpura reservoir in Karnataka is 491.70 metres, just 0.55 metres below the FRL of 492.25 metres. If you are already a registered user of The Hindu and logged in, you may continue to engage with our articles. A verification email has been sent to your inbox. Almost all the reservoirs have been filled up to 55 per cent of their total capacity of 328.18 TMC on Friday. Data of six major dams by the Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC) showed that they are almost full. Though a bulk of the stored water is normally used for early kharif crops, the KSNDMC rainfall and weather analysis for the State indicates that pre-monsoon showers have been widespread. Among the various districts affected by the rains is Chikkamagaluru, where areas such as Sringeri, Balehonnur, Narasimharajapura, Mudigere, Kudhremukh and Koppa were battered by heavy showerson Wednesday. Bengaluru needs at least 1.5 . The danger mark is being closely watched. Today, the state can boast of state-of-the-art two Data Centers, MPLS technology based Karnataka State Wide Area Network and core applications such as e-procurement and HRMS groomed under CeG with cent percent performance quality and standards, even setting certain benchmarks. The KRS and the Kabini are the main source for supplying drinking water not only to Mysuru and surrounding towns and cities in the region but also to Bengaluru, which requires about 1.5 tmcft of water per month, according to officials. Track Latest News and Election Results Coverage Live on NDTV.com and get news updates from India and around the world. As per data provided by KSNDMC, some of the dams which have reached full capacity are the Harangi, Hemavathi, Kabini, Tungabhadra, Almatti and Narayanapura. Water levels in dams across Dakshina Kannada district have also reached or are nearing maximum levels. Storage increased by nearly 11% in just 6 days from 16 to 22 Jun. Water level has reached the dead-storage limit in the Baje dam across the Swarna river, which is the main source of water for Udupi. According toCNN News 18,on Wednesdaythe Cauvery river was flowing above the danger mark in Kodagu district. Last time untoward incidents and casualties were more as we didnt have this system, he said. Experience the world of 5G with OnePlus 11R 5G! Image used for representational purpose only, BENGALURU: Delayed monsoon has brought water levels further down in major reservoirs of, Copyright 2023 Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. But in the rural hinterland, the authorities are staring at a scarcity in 103 villages spread across all taluks except K.R. The water level on the same day last year was 82.69 ft. Down To Earth is a product of our commitment to make changes in the way we manage our environment, protect health and secure livelihoods and economic security for all. Rainfall data and the water levels in the dams are being shared every 15 minutes to take all possible precautions,. They cannot be abusive or personal. However, officials said that theywere monitoring the situation and itwas under control. Was at 125.10 tmc on the same day last year. This includes personalising content and advertising. To keep casualties at the minimum, the KSNDMC is using the Integrated Dam Management system, where all district administrations and gram panchayat members along with the reservoir level officials are roped in to send alerts and updates of the rising water levels. She added, Whatever the inflow at the moment is going above the (danger) level so all the gates will be open, which will allow the inflow to flow into the canals.. Similarly, Mandya recorded 36.6 degree C which was 1.6 degree C above normal while Chamarajanagar recorded a maximum temperature of 35.8 degree C. While the day time temperature continues to hover around 36 degree C, the water levels in the major reservoirs are depleting due to evaporation loss and decline in the rate of inflow. The release of water from these dams is much lower than the inflow these are getting. Comments have to be in English, and in full sentences. Similarly, the storage in Kabini on Saturday was 8.44 tmcft, while there was 11.93 tmcft in Hemavathi and 2.93 tmcft at Harangi. Inflow today: 17910 cusecs. A senior KSNDMC official said: We are on constant alert as the water levels are rising and the rainfall is wreaking havoc in other places. April 12, 2021 12:32 am | Updated 12:32 am IST - MYSURU. For instance, since June 1, when the monsoon started, till date, the Ghataprabha dam has received a total of 21 thousand million cubic feet (TMC) water, while the outflow has been four TMC. The KSNDMC has installed 6,800 rain gauges in the reservoirs for this. Normal rainfall for the district for these two months is 220.6 mm, but this year the district got only 184.2mm. The water level was 2,893.37 ft. against the FRL of 2,922 ft. and the live storage was 14.61 tmcft as against 3.67 tmcft on the same day last year. We cant release water abruptly because what if rains dont come, we wont be left with water, BS Patil, executive engineer, Almatti dam zone, Krishna Bhagya Jal Nigam Ltd, a Karnataka government undertaking, said. Not neutral: On Indias stand on Ukraine at the U.N. 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Users can access their older comments by logging into their accounts on Vuukle. This reservoir gets inflow from the Almatti dam when the water level in Almatti reaches the FRL. However, when the quantum of outflow from a dam exceeds the inflow, it is classified as a manmade flood. The searing heat of the summer is being felt across the Mysuru-Mandya-Chamarajanagar belt with maximum temperature hovering between 35 degree C and 37 degree C. This has brought the focus on drinking water situation in the region as water levels in the reservoirs are prone to depletion due to high evaporation loss and release to the canals. 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BENGALURU: The water levels in the reservoirs of the state are at alarming levels, according to the Karnataka State Natural Disaster Moni toring Centre (KSNDMC). Eid 2022: All about fun, fashion and family, Eid Al-Fitr 2022: 5 desserts that you must try this Eid, Alicia Keys, Blake Lively give odes to NY at Met Gala, Johnny Depp was to have earned $22.5m for 'Pirates 6', Hitler's 'Jewish' blood: An old conspiracy theory. Deccan Herald News now on Telegram - Click here to subscribe, Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Dailymotion | YouTube, An unusual April brings record temperatures, dry spells. The water storage has declined due to lack of rainfall in 2015. Please verify to complete the subscription. 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Water level in the four major reservoirs in the Cauvery basin would come down by half due to evaporation, if the temperature continues to hover around 36 degree Celsius for the next three months. Disclaimer : We respect your thoughts and views! Copyright - newindianexpress.com 2023. We are a voice to you; you have been a support to us. All the comments will be moderated by the newindianexpress.com editorial. Each dam has a flood level, followed by a danger mark and a maximum level. Please use a genuine email ID and provide your name. Krishna Basin has 414.90 tmcft against the storage capacity of 417.52 tmcft. According to Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC), the water level at KRS was hovering at 100 feet as of Saturday and there was 22.82 tmcft of water available for use. Some 100 people have died in Kerala, Karnataka and Maharashtra floods this week, Rains apart, blame the dams for Maharashtra, Karnataka floods: Report. 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