Heavy Rains in Maharashtra and Belagavi Drive Up Krishna River Water Levels
Heavy rains resumed in parts of Maharashtra and Belagavi district, significantly increasing the inflow into the Krishna River and its tributaries, according to official data released on Tuesday.
The discharge from dams in Maharashtra crossed 59,866 cusecs on Tuesday evening, marking an increase of 11,885 cusecs compared to Monday's levels. This surge in water release is a direct result of sustained precipitation in the catchment areas.
At the Lal Bahadur Shastri reservoir on the Krishna at Almatti, inflow reached 46,848 cusecs, while the average outflow stood at approximately 12,500 cusecs. The dam currently holds 79 tmcft of water against its full capacity of 123 tmcft.
The Hipparagi Barrage recorded an average inflow of around 45,750 cusecs and an outflow of approximately 44,900 cusecs. It now holds about 2.35 tmcft out of its total capacity of 6 tmcft.
On the Malaprabha River, the Renuka Sagar dam registered an inflow of 2,231 cusecs, with an outflow of only 194 cusecs. The dam's current storage is about 25 tmcft against a full capacity of 37 tmcft.
Similarly, the Raja Lakhamagouda dam on the Ghataprabha River holds 21 tmcft of water out of its full capacity of 51 tmcft. Inflow was measured at 11,610 cusecs, while outflow was minimal at 140 cusecs.
These rising water levels are crucial for the region's agriculture, as the Krishna basin supports extensive irrigation in Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Andhra Pradesh. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely to manage reservoir releases and prevent flooding in downstream areas.
