Karnataka Dam Water Level Today: KRS, Almatti, Basava Sagara and Linganamakki Update

Water levels in several major Karnataka reservoirs remain high as the state enters the final day of August. The latest figures for August 31 show that Almatti and Basava Sagara are almost at their maximum storage levels, while KRS in Mandya continues to release more water than it is receiving.

The water situation at the reservoirs has also become a matter of discussion among farmers, particularly in the Cauvery basin. Farmers in the Mandya region have expressed concern over the additional release of water from the KRS reservoir towards Tamil Nadu while questions remain about water availability for agricultural activities within Karnataka.

The KRS reservoir in Srirangapatna taluk of Mandya district recorded a water level of 110.04 feet on August 31. Its maximum level is 124.80 feet. The reservoir received an inflow of 5,426 cusecs, while the outflow stood at 7,170 cusecs.

KRS has a total storage capacity of 49.452 TMC, of which the current storage is reported at 31.381 TMC. Since the outflow is higher than the inflow, the reservoir is currently releasing more water than it is receiving.

The release has drawn criticism from sections of the local farming community. Farmers have questioned the decision to release additional Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu at a time when they are seeking adequate water for their own crops. The issue could continue to attract political attention depending on the reservoir position and rainfall in the coming days.

Meanwhile, the situation at the Almatti reservoir in Vijayapura district remains strong. The Lal Bahadur Shastri Sagar reservoir, built across the Krishna River near Almatti in Nidagundi taluk, is almost completely filled.

The maximum water level at Almatti is 519.60 metres, while the level recorded today is 519.56 metres. The reservoir is receiving an inflow of 21,878 cusecs and releasing 23,903 cusecs. The figures show that the reservoir is operating very close to its maximum level.

Basava Sagara reservoir in Yadgir district is also maintaining a high water level. Located near Narayanapura in Hunasagi taluk, the reservoir has a maximum level of 492.25 metres. The water level on August 31 stood at 492.23 metres.

The reservoir is receiving an inflow of around 20,000 cusecs and releasing approximately 16,000 cusecs. With the water level just below its maximum mark, authorities are closely monitoring inflows and downstream releases.

The Linganamakki reservoir in Shivamogga district has also maintained a healthy water position. Its water level is currently 1,798 feet against the maximum level of 1,819 feet. The reservoir is receiving an inflow of 11,256 cusecs.

The reported live storage capacity stands at 60.07, while the water level has increased by 0.30 feet. The reservoir remains an important source for the region and its water position is closely watched during the monsoon season.

Overall, the latest reservoir figures indicate that Karnataka continues to have substantial water storage in several major dams. However, high reservoir levels also require careful management of inflows and outflows, particularly in river basins where water sharing between states remains a sensitive issue.

For farmers and communities living downstream, the daily changes in reservoir levels, inflow and outflow are important indicators. With the monsoon still influencing river flows, the water situation across Karnataka could change depending on rainfall and further inflows into the major reservoirs.