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- The Ramangudde lake near Mangala village in Chamarajanagar district has filled to full capacity, with water overflowing through the weir on Wednesday.
- About 980 acres of the lake's command area are now almost fully covered with water.
- Legislator M.R.
- Manjunath had earlier initiated filling the lake with water from the Cauvery river during a period of drought, and water had already been stored in the lake during summer.
- Recent good rains completed the filling, raising hopes among farmers who had faced years of water shortage.
- The full lake is expected to improve irrigation, recharge wells in nearby villages, ease pressure on drinking water sources, and provide water for livestock in summer.
What to watch next
- Whether groundwater levels improve in villages such as Chinchanalli, Managalli and Bandalli as predicted by locals
- Whether the lake retains enough water to support livestock through the next summer
- Any further water release to the lake from the Cauvery source
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