Overview

• Karnataka began releasing 50,000 cubic feet per second from the Krishnaraja Sagar dam on Wednesday, with the inflow expected at Mettur by Thursday evening.
• The Stanley Reservoir’s level reached 112.85 feet on Wednesday, within 7 feet of its 120-foot full capacity.
• Tamil Nadu Water Resources Department is preparing to manage the surge for irrigation, drinking water supply and flood control.
• Karnataka’s Water Resources Department has issued flood alerts to communities along the Cauvery River ahead of anticipated water surges.
• Kabini dam outflows of about 12,000 cusecs are set to join the Cauvery system within two days, adding to reservoir inflows.