Mandya: Consistent rains in Cauvery river catchment areas has increased the level of water in Krishnaraja Sagar (KRS) Dam to 111.13 ft. (today) as against the maximum level of 124.80 ft, giving hopes that the dam would reach its maximum level soon.
While the inflow of water to the dam is 5,365 cusecs, the outflow is 3,607 cusecs as of today. The water level at the dam stood at 85.90 ft. last year this date. With the lakes and ponds being filled, the farmers, who reeled under severe drought situation, are heaving a sigh of relief.
