Mandya: Thanks to copious rainfall in Kodagu district, the Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) dam is witnessing a significant inflow of water, with the water level reaching 95.3 feet on Wednesday—a substantial rise compared to 83 feet recorded during the same period last year. The maximum capacity of the dam is 124.8 feet.Officials report that if the current rain continues in the catchment areas, the water level is expected to cross 100 feet within the next three to four days—a milestone usually reached only by the end of June or in July. During the last three days, due to heavy rainfall in Kodagu and Mysuru, the dam received a good amount of water, with an increase of more than 6 feet. The inflow, which was 150 cusecs on Saturday, jumped to 26,424 cusecs at 8am on Wednesday.The rain will help Karnataka meet its requirement of 192 tmc Cauvery water release to Tamil Nadu from June to May. The healthy level will also take care of agricultural and drinking water needs in Bengaluru and Mysuru cities.An official said if the rain continues for another three to four days, the dam’s water level will cross 100 feet. Last year, the KRS dam crossed 100 feet on July 5. The consistent rain in Kodagu has significantly boosted inflow into the dam, marking an early and promising start to monsoon season in the region.Nearing full capacityThe latest data shows a sharp rise in both inflow and water levels over the past few days:Saturday (May 24):Water level: 89.10 ftInflow: 150 cusecsOutflow: 347 cusecsSundayWater level: 89.12 ftInflow: 625 cusecsOutflow: 346 cusecsMondayWater level: 89.35 ftInflow: 2,053 cusecsOutflow: 347 cusecsTuesdayWater level: 92.00 ftInflow: 19,129 cusecsOutflow: 364 cusecsWednesdayWater level: 95.35 ftInflow: 26,424 cusecsOutflow: 579 cusecs
