Mandya: The KRS Dam across River Cauvery in Srirangapatna Taluk of Mandya District reached its Full Reservoir Level (FRL) of 124.80 ft yesterday, bringing cheer to people. The full level is being maintained by Cauvery Neeravari Nigam Limited (CNNL) for Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to offer traditional Bagina to River Cauvery at KRS Dam on July…
Mandya DC reviews safety measures at Muthathi, Bluff
July 25, 2024Malavalli: Following heavy outflow from the KRS Dam, safety measures have been implemented in Mandya district, particularly in tourist areas where visitors flock to see the swollen Cauvery and its waterfalls. Mandya Deputy Commissioner Dr. Kumara visited Muthathi on the banks of the Cauvery near Malavalli and Shivanasamudra (Bluff) to inspect the safety measures. He…
Release of water from KRS reservoir: Retaining wall of water discharge basin collapses
July 24, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: With the Cauvery Neeravari Nigam Limited (CNNL) releasing thousands of cusecs of water from the KRS reservoir to river, the retaining wall of the water basin, abutting Naguvana Farm, in Srirangapatna, Mandya district has collapsed. The retaining wall, which was renovated around six months back, collapsed just few hours after reservoir gates were open…
Cauvery Aarati at KRS similar to Ganga Aarati
July 22, 2024Dy.CM D.K. Shivakumar revives idea of Cauvery Brindavan Amusement Park Mandya: Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar (DKS), who also holds the Water Resources portfolio, announced that plans are being formulated to conduct ‘Cauvery Aarati’ at KRS in Mandya similar to the renowned ‘Ganga Aarati’ performed at the sacred site of Varanasi. “Just as Ganga is…
Heavy rain lashes Kodagu – KRS Dam: Inflow of 23 tmcft in a week
July 21, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: KRS Dam in Srirangapatna of Mandya received an inflow of 22.92 tmcft (thousand million cubic feet) of water in just 7 days, from July 15 at 8 am to July 21 at 8 am, thanks to copious rainfall in the catchment areas of Kodagu, particularly in Madikeri, Somwarpet and Kushalnagar taluks, where rainwater flows…
KRS Dam: Flood Alert issued
July 20, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: The Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam is currently receiving an inflow of 51,375 cusecs (cubic feet per second) due to heavy rainfall in Kodagu and the release of 20,000 to 23,760 cusecs of water from the Harangi Dam. As a result, 15,000 cusecs of water is being released from the KRS Dam starting this…
No light show at KRS Dam due to replacement of crest gates
July 20, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: This year, visitors to KRS Dam will miss the usual spectacular and colourful light display during the water release from the crest gates. The absence of lights is due to the removal and disconnection of bulbs as part of the installation of new crest gates. CNNL Executive Engineer Jayanth informed Star of Mysore this…
11.40 feet more to go…
July 18, 2024KRS Dam water level is at 113.40 feet now as against a maximum level of 124.80 feet; expected to rise with continued heavy rains Mandya: The water level of the KRS (Krishna Raja Sagar) Reservoir in Srirangapatna Taluk of Mandya district crossed 113.40 feet this morning at 8 am, with an inflow of 36,772 cusecs….
Karnataka to release 8,000 cusecs of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu
July 15, 2024Bengaluru: After an all-party meeting chaired by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah yesterday, the Karnataka Government said it would release 8,000 cusecs of water daily to Tamil Nadu. Last week, the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee (CWRC) directed the State to release one tmcft of water (11,000 cusecs) daily to Tamil Nadu until July 31. “The overall opinion…
Karnataka must release 1 tmcft Cauvery water daily to TN
July 12, 2024Cauvery Water Regulation Committee rejects State’s request to delay decision until July end New Delhi: The Cauvery Water Regulation Committee (CWRC) on Thursday directed the Karnataka Government to release one thousand million cubic feet (tmcft) of water per day to Tamil Nadu at the inter-State point of Biligundulu until the end of July. This decision…
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