The outflow from Krishnaraja Sagar (KRS) across the Cauvery in Srirangapatna taluk of Mandya district has been stepped up consequent to surge in the inflow owing to copious rains in the upstream region.
Kodagu, which is the catchment area for the Cauvery, continues to be pounded by incessant rains with heavy to very heavy rainfall reported in Chembu, Napoklu, Bhagamandala etc., as a result of which the Cauvery and other rivulets in the district were flowing above the danger mark.
As the KRS has already attained the full reservoir of 124.80 ft. during July, any surge in flow has to be released and the dam authorities have opened up the crest gates. While the rate of inflow was 67,712 cusecs on Thursday morning, the outflow was at the rate of 68,150 cusecs. But with the inflow expected to rise further, the outflow could be further stepped up.
