Mysuru, Aug. 3 -- Heavy monsoon rainfall in Kodagu has significantly improved water storage in the Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) reservoir at Srirangapatna in Mandya district, which crossed the 100-feet mark for the first time this monsoon season today (Aug. 3). The reservoir stood at 100.34 feet against its full reservoir level of 124.80 feet.

According to official data, the reservoir is receiving an inflow of 32,048 cusecs, while 1,821 cusecs are being released downstream. Gross storage has increased to 23.079 tmcft, compared with its full capacity of 49.452 tmcft.

Although the recent rainfall has boosted storage, the KRS has reached the 100-feet mark much later than in previous years. In 2025, the reservoir crossed 100 feet on May 30, whi...