Karnataka Dam Water Level Sep 24: ಸೈಕ್ಲೋನ್ ಪ್ರಭಾವ ಭಾರೀ ಮಳೆ: 14 ಪ್ರಮುಖ ಜಲಾಶಯಗಳ ಇಂದಿನ ನೀರಿನ ಮಟ್ಟದ ವಿವರ

Cyclone-driven rains flooded Karnataka’s 14 major dams, pushing water levels to critical thresholds by 24 September. Tumkur’s hydroplant saw a 10% inflow spike, while Bhadra Dam reached 85% capacity. Officials warned of controlled spillway releases by 25 September to prevent overflow. Water levels spiked in 12 reservoirs by 24 Sep. Bhadra Dam’s storage hit 85% capacity after 23 Sep downpour.

KRS Dam’s levels jumped 15% in 48 hours. Heavy rains in Chikkaballapur and Davanagere districts triggered alerts. Karnataka’s power grid faces 300-MW surge from hydro surge. Higher reservoir levels will boost Karnataka’s hydroelectric output by 300 MW but risk dam breaches if rains persist. Farmers downstream face flooding risks from controlled releases.

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