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The inflow into the reservoir has decreased sharply due to the lack of expected rainfall in the Tungabhadra basin so far. Due to this, the water storage in the reservoir is not saturated and it is not possible to release water through canals for monsoon crops at present, officials said in a statement. Farmers have been requested to plan their crops keeping in mind the situation.
With the demand for power increasing amid the drought situation caused by lack of rain in the state, CM DK Shivakumar held an emergency meeting to take precautionary measures to prevent power shortage. In the meeting, the officials have been instructed to complete the necessary preparations and ensure continuous power supply to the people of the state. A comprehensive discussion was held in the meeting on power generation, supply, water level of reservoirs and alternative systems.
The Tungabhadra reservoir, the lifeline of three states, has seen a sharp decline in water level, leading to a precarious situation. The problem has continued even after the installation of a new cross gate, raising concerns.
The water storage in the Tungabhadra reservoir has come down to just 9 TMC, raising concerns among farmers and those in the irrigated area. The decline in the water level in the reservoir amid a lack of rain has raised concerns about future water availability.
With the water level in the Tungabhadra reservoir reaching dead storage level, there is a growing fear of drinking water problems in four districts.
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