Mysuru, Sept. 3 -- The water level at the Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam is steadily declining as the quantity of water being released to Tamil Nadu (TN) continues to exceed the inflow into the reservoir.

With the reservoir needing only 14 feet to reach full capacity, the continuous release of large volumes of water has caused the level to fall day by day. Heavy rains in Kodagu had initially boosted inflow into KRS. Had the water not been released to Tamil Nadu, the reservoir would have reached full capacity by now.

On Aug. 24, the water level at KRS stood at 108 feet, with an inflow of 1,435 cusecs. Following increased rainfall in Kodagu after Aug. 24, the inflow rose further.

As per the recommendations of Cauvery Water Regulation Commi...