Mysuru, June 15 -- KRS Dam level drops to 81.34 ft from 109.12 ft in 2025; Kabini stands at 2,252.80 ft against 2,276.36 ft

A significant rainfall deficit in Mysuru district, Kodagu and Kerala's Wayanad region has triggered concern over falling water levels in the Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) and Kabini reservoirs, raising fears of water scarcity in the months ahead.

Unlike the heavy showers typically witnessed in June, monsoon rains have remained sparse this season, affecting inflows into the two major reservoirs that serve as lifelines for irrigation and drinking water in southern Karnataka.

At KRS, the water level this morning stood at 81.34 ft against 109.12 ft recorded on the corresponding day last year. The reservoir's maximum level ...