Overview
- Cauvery Neeravari Nigam Limited has boosted outflow from KRS dam to 30,000 cusecs as inflow topped 20,315 cusecs and warned that releases could increase to 50,000 cusecs
- The reservoir’s water level has risen to 120.90 ft against its 124.80 ft maximum, storing about 44.194 TMC of its 49.452 TMC capacity
- The India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for Karnataka until June 27, forecasting sustained heavy rainfall in the Cauvery and Krishna catchment areas
- Mandya district officials, led by Deputy Commissioner Dr. Kumara, have activated 24×7 control rooms, mapped 67 flood-prone villages and mobilized rescue teams and equipment
- Public access to Srirangapatna riverfront sites has been suspended and boating at Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary halted as residents in low-lying areas are urged to relocate