Mysore/Mysuru: Widespread and incessant rains in Kodagu district, especially at the Cauvery River catchment areas in Madikeri Taluk, has resulted in the increased inflow to the Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam. With the increased inflow, there are speculations that the Dam will reach its maximum capacity of 124.80 feet by July end.
Yesterday morning, an inflow of 22,466 cusecs was recorded and by evening, it showed 24,000 cusecs. This morning, the inflow was recorded at 26,695 cusecs and the water level stood at 112.64 ft. The maximum capacity of the Dam is 49.452 tmcft (thousand million cubic feet) while today’s level stood at 34.461 tmcft.
