Dam can reach 124.80 feet in 10 days if daily inflow of 50,000 cusecs is maintained Srirangapatna: Water level at the KRS Dam in Srirangapatna Taluk breached the 100 ft. mark and touched 104.80 ft. this morning as against its maximum level of 124.80 ft. After a delayed South West Monsoon, the Dam has been…
New Musical Fountain to open soon at KRS
July 10, 2023Four-time bigger fountain with water jets spewing mist and fire to alluring laser lights By Vinay Karekura Srirangapatna: The renovation and restoration of the popular Musical Fountain at Brindavan Gardens in Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam are currently in their final stages and a new and uniquely-designed fountain will be thrown open to the public…
Fountains at Brindavan Gardens getting a modern makeover
July 10, 2023Russian Fountain, Cauvery Fountain, two smaller fountains undergo change to enhance aesthetics Srirangapatna: The process of refurbishing, rebranding and redesigning the renowned Brindavan Garden located at the Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam, is now in full swing. The project, which includes renovation works that were previously suspended due to the election Model Code of Conduct,…
KRS Dam water level rises slowly
July 9, 2023Still short of 36.92 ft when compared to 2022 level of 121.42 ft; maximum level 124.80 ft Srirangapatna: After causing deep concern over the depleting water level at Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam in Srirangapatna taluk of Mandya district owing to deficient rainfall in the catchment areas of Kodagu, the water level is slowly rising,…
KRS Disneyland project for sure, says D.K. Shivakumar
July 7, 2023Infrastructure Development Department to workout approval process; cost Rs. 1,425 crore; 198-acre land needed Bengaluru: The proposed transformation of the Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam and Brindavan Gardens into a major tourist destination resembling Disneyland is on cards as the State Government is keen to implement the project. In a written reply to Congress MLC…
Only 10 tmcft water in KRS Dam as such no water to TN
July 7, 2023MP Sumalatha Ambarish inspects Reservoir Srirangapatna: Mandya MP Sumalatha Ambarish visited the Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Reservoir yesterday for inspection along with officials. Discussions were held regarding the availability of drinking water, water supply for agriculture and the request for water allocation to Tamil Nadu. According to Cauvery Neeravari Nigam Limited (CNNL) officers, the current…
KRS and Kabini reservoirs reaching dead storage level
June 30, 2023Drinking water crisis looms large Mysore/Mysuru: With monsoon playing truant, the water levels in KRS and Kabini Reservoirs are dipping at an alarming rate, thus posing a threat even to the drinking water needs of Mysuru and surrounding districts of Cauvery basin. As on Thursday, the water-levels in both the dams were just short of…
Water level dips at KRS, Kabini Dams
June 15, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: There is only 6.5 tmcft (thousand million cubic feet) of water at Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam in Srirangapatna Taluk of Mandya District and Kabini Dam in H.D. Kote Taluk of Mysuru District. Both these reservoirs take care of the drinking water needs of the residents of Mysuru, Mandya and Bengaluru. The low storage…
Brindavan Gardens open for tourists after brief closure
June 2, 2023Srirangapatna: The famed Brindavan Gardens at the Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Reservoir that was closed due to heavy rain and strong winds on Monday afternoon, has reopened for tourists this morning. Several trees were uprooted, leading to the temporary closure of the Gardens. As a safety precaution, the authorities evacuated the tourists and cleared the…
Rain havoc: MLA inspects KRS
May 31, 2023Brindavan Gardens closed for tourists today also Srirangapatna: Following heavy rains and gusty winds which brought down many trees, huge branches and electric poles at Brindavan Gardens in Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) on Monday afternoon, Srirangapatna MLA Ramesh Babu Bandisiddegowda yesterday visited Brindavan Gardens and conducted inspection. As a precautionary measure, Brindavan Gardens was closed…















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