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- Heavy monsoon rains across Karnataka are pushing large inflows into major reservoirs, with KRS at 103.40 feet, Almatti recording around 1.4 lakh cusecs of inflow, and Hemavati also rising steadily.
- The Tungabhadra reservoir holds about 50 TMC against its 105 TMC capacity, and the government is preparing to release water for farming.
- However, the Tungabhadra left bank canal has collapsed near Mailapura village in Karatagi taluk, and farmers from Koppal and Raichur districts, recalling last year's breach near Basapura, are protesting against irrigation officials.
- They are demanding the canal be repaired before any water is released, warning that releasing water without repairs could breach the canal and cause extensive crop damage.
What to watch next
- Whether the government repairs the Tungabhadra left bank canal before releasing water for irrigation
- Further rise in water levels at KRS, Almatti and Hemavati as monsoon rains continue
- Any escalation of the farmers' protest over the canal's condition
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Named India · Almatti Dam · Farmers · Hemavati Reservoir · Karnataka · KR S Dam · Tungabhadra Left Bank Canal
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