Karnataka Monsoon Weakens as Reservoir Inflows Decline Across State

Karnataka is once again seeing a slowdown in monsoon activity after rainfall weakened across much of the state. The change is also being reflected in the inflows recorded at several major reservoirs.

According to the latest daily assessment cited in the report, only around five percent of the state received moderate rainfall on Wednesday, while nearly 44 percent of the geographical area recorded no rainfall. Some parts of Chikkamagaluru and Shivamogga in the Malnad region continued to receive moderate showers.

The weaker rainfall has become particularly noticeable in the Cauvery basin. At the KRS reservoir in Mandya, inflow has fallen to 4,875 cusecs from around 8,000 cusecs recorded two days earlier.

KRS has a maximum storage level of 124.80 feet and currently holds water at around 109.74 feet. The reservoir is releasing about 2,310 cusecs of water. The drop in inflow comes at a time when expectations of the reservoir filling had increased following earlier spells of rain.

Harangi in Kodagu remains close to its maximum level. The reservoir has a maximum level of 2,859 feet and the reported water level stands at 2,858.22 feet. Inflow is around 4,060 cusecs, while the outflow is about 5,000 cusecs.

The Kabini reservoir has also recorded a slight decline in its water level. Its current level is reported at 82.36 feet against a maximum of 84 feet. The reservoir is receiving around 8,448 cusecs and releasing nearly 10,000 cusecs.

In northern Karnataka, the situation at Almatti remains relatively strong. The reservoir has a maximum level of 519.60 metres and currently stands at 519.42 metres. Its reported inflow is around 27,979 cusecs, while the outflow is approximately 20,155 cusecs.

Basava Sagar reservoir near Narayanpur in Yadgir district is also holding water close to its maximum level. The reported storage is 492.23 metres against a maximum of 492.25 metres. Inflow is around 20,000 cusecs and outflow is about 13,000 cusecs.

At Linganamakki reservoir in Shivamogga district, the reported water level is 1,793.25 feet against a maximum level of 1,819 feet. The reservoir is receiving around 17,477 cusecs of water.

The latest figures underline the uneven nature of rainfall across Karnataka. While the Malnad region continues to receive some showers, the broader weakening of the monsoon has reduced inflows into several reservoirs. The coming days will be important for the states water storage situation, particularly if the rainfall deficit continues.