Karnataka Dam Water Levels Rise as Key Reservoirs Receive Strong Inflows
Karnataka reservoirs are seeing notable water movement amid ongoing rainfall, with KRS, Tungabhadra, Almatti, Basavasagar, Linganamakki and Bhadra reporting fresh inflows.
Karnataka dam water levels remain closely watched.
KRS reservoir holds over 30 TMC of water.
Almatti and Basavasagar continue receiving strong inflows.
Karnataka Dam Water Level Update
With rainfall continuing across several parts of Karnataka, attention is once again on the state’s major reservoirs. The latest morning readings from August 22 show substantial inflows into several key dams across the Cauvery, Krishna, Tungabhadra and Sharavathi basins.
The Tungabhadra reservoir is among the notable reservoirs on the list. Its water level stood at 1,630.20 feet against a maximum level of 1,633 feet. The reservoir had an inflow of 8,475 cusecs, while the total outflow was 8,143 cusecs. Its current storage was reported at 94.819 TMC against a total capacity of 105.788 TMC.
The Almatti reservoir was also holding water close to its maximum level. The water level stood at 519.44 metres compared with the full reservoir level of 519.60 metres. The inflow was 40,245 cusecs, while the outflow stood higher at 44,157 cusecs.
Basavasagar recorded another strong inflow. Its water level reached 492.15 metres against a maximum of 492.25 metres. The reservoir was receiving 42,000 cusecs and releasing 32,000 cusecs.
The KRS reservoir in the Cauvery basin recorded a water level of 108.80 feet against its maximum level of 124.80 feet. The inflow stood at 1,395 cusecs, while the outflow was 3,734 cusecs. The reservoir contained around 30.532 TMC of water against its total capacity of 49.452 TMC.
In the Malnad region, Linganamakki had a water level of 1,796 feet compared with its maximum level of 1,819 feet. The reservoir was receiving an inflow of 7,790 cusecs. For comparison, the water level on the same date last year was reported at 1,816.80 feet, when storage was around 95.15 percent.
The Bhadra reservoir recorded a water level of 174 feet 11 inches against its maximum level of 186 feet. It was receiving 4,510 cusecs and releasing 205 cusecs. Current storage was reported at 58.284 TMC, compared with the reservoir’s total capacity of 71.535 TMC.
The latest figures underline how closely reservoir conditions are being monitored as the monsoon remains active in different parts of Karnataka. Inflows can change quickly depending on rainfall across individual catchment areas, making daily readings important for farmers, downstream communities and water management authorities.
