In an unprecedented monsoon event, the Krishnarajasagar (KRS) Dam in Mandya district, Karnataka, has reached its full reservoir level (FRL) in the month of June, the earliest in decades. Officials attribute this to heavy rainfall in the Cauvery river catchment areas in Kodagu and Hassan.
📌 Key Highlights
📍 Location: Krishnarajasagar (KRS) Dam, Mandya, Karnataka
🗓️ Date: June 30, 2025
💧 Storage Capacity: 124.8 feet (full reservoir level achieved)
🌧️ Reason: Intense early monsoon rainfall in upstream Cauvery basin
📈 What This Means for Karnataka
✅ Improved irrigation for farmlands in Mandya, Mysuru, and surrounding regions
✅ Adequate drinking water supply to Mysuru and Bengaluru
⚠️ Caution: Authorities monitoring outflow to prevent downstream flooding
🗣️ Officials React
Water Resources Department officials noted that this is the earliest filling of KRS in over 30 years, and outflow will be regulated carefully to manage flood risk in the downstream areas.
❓FAQs
Q1. Why is it significant that KRS is full in June?
The dam typically fills up in August–September. Filling up in June reflects unusually high early monsoon rains.
Q2. What is the impact on farmers?
Farmers in the Cauvery basin will benefit from better irrigation support due to early water availability.
Q3. Will water be released from KRS dam?
Yes, controlled water release has begun to maintain the dam's safety and support downstream needs.
Q4. Is this due to a climate shift?
Experts are evaluating if this trend is part of a broader climate change pattern causing heavier early monsoons.
published on 30 june
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