Karnataka Reservoir Water Levels on September 10: Almatti, Basava Sagar, KRS and Kabini Update

Monsoon activity continues across Karnataka, with several major reservoirs receiving steady water inflows. The Krishna and Tungabhadra basin reservoirs are particularly close to their maximum levels, while the Kaveri basin is also maintaining substantial storage.

The latest figures for September 10 show that Almatti and Basava Sagar are almost full. The Tungabhadra reservoir has crossed 90 TMC of storage, while the KRS reservoir in Mandya continues to maintain a considerable amount of water.

At Basava Sagar reservoir near Narayanpur in Yadgir district, the water level has reached 492.07 metres against the maximum level of 492.25 metres. This leaves the reservoir just 0.18 metres below its maximum level.

The reported inflow at Basava Sagar is currently 0 cusecs, while the outflow stands at 12000 cusecs. Despite the current inflow figure, the reservoir remains almost completely filled.

Almatti reservoir, officially known as Lal Bahadur Shastri Sagar, is also very close to its maximum level. Located in Vijayapura district, the reservoir has reached 519.56 metres against its full reservoir level of 519.60 metres.

The reservoir is therefore only 0.04 metres below its maximum level. The reported inflow is 12326 cusecs, while the outflow is 8263 cusecs. The strong inflow has helped Almatti maintain its high storage level.

The Tungabhadra reservoir near Hosapete in Vijayanagara district has also recorded substantial storage. The current water level is 1629.08 feet compared with the full reservoir level of 1633 feet.

The reservoir has a maximum capacity of 105.788 TMC and currently holds around 90.643 TMC. The live inflow is reported at 0 cusecs, while the average inflow over the previous 24 hours was 70 cusecs.

The reservoir is releasing around 9819 cusecs through its canals, while the reported river outflow is currently 0 cusecs. With more than 90 TMC of water available, the Tungabhadra reservoir remains an important source for irrigation and other water requirements in the region.

In the Kaveri basin, the Krishna Raja Sagara reservoir, commonly known as KRS, is holding 28.478 TMC of water. The maximum storage capacity of the reservoir is 49.452 TMC.

The current water level at KRS stands at 106.64 feet, against the maximum level of 124.80 feet. The reservoir is receiving around 2804 cusecs of inflow, while the outflow is recorded at 3734 cusecs.

The KRS figures indicate that the reservoir is not as close to full capacity as Almatti or Basava Sagar. However, it continues to maintain a useful level of storage for the Kaveri basin.

Kabini reservoir is also holding water, although its current level is below the maximum mark. The maximum water level is 84 feet, while the latest reported level is 68.62 feet.

The total storage in Kabini is reported at around 11.01 TMC. The reported live storage figure is 1.20 TMC. Kabini remains an important reservoir in the Kaveri basin and its water position is closely watched during the monsoon season.

The overall picture from the September 10 figures shows strong water availability in several major Karnataka reservoirs. Almatti and Basava Sagar are particularly close to their maximum levels, while Tungabhadra has accumulated more than 90 TMC.

The situation can change quickly depending on rainfall and reservoir inflows over the coming days. Officials and downstream areas will continue to monitor the water levels, especially in reservoirs that are approaching their maximum storage capacity.