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Agriculture
KRS Reservoir Water Level Surpasses 100 Feet, Boosting Farmer Confidence
✍️ deccanherald.com
🗓 04 Aug 2026, 01:03 PM
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The KRS reservoir in Karnataka has risen above 100 feet, giving farmers renewed optimism for the upcoming cropping season.
The KRS reservoir in Karnataka has crossed the 100‑foot mark, a milestone that has lifted the spirits of farmers across the state.
Hydrologists reported that the water level reached 100.5 feet on Monday, surpassing the critical threshold needed for effective irrigation during the monsoon season.
Agricultural officials say the rise will improve water availability for the Cauvery basin, which supplies irrigation to thousands of acres of farmland.
Farmers in the region have long awaited such a rise, as the reservoir’s water is essential for both paddy and rabi crops.
The Karnataka government has announced plans to use the surplus water for upcoming irrigation projects, aiming to secure a productive season for the state's agrarian community.
Hydrologists reported that the water level reached 100.5 feet on Monday, surpassing the critical threshold needed for effective irrigation during the monsoon season.
Agricultural officials say the rise will improve water availability for the Cauvery basin, which supplies irrigation to thousands of acres of farmland.
Farmers in the region have long awaited such a rise, as the reservoir’s water is essential for both paddy and rabi crops.
The Karnataka government has announced plans to use the surplus water for upcoming irrigation projects, aiming to secure a productive season for the state's agrarian community.