No summer water crisis this year: Karnataka dams hold strong storage, Bengaluru gets major relief

Good monsoon rainfall boosts reservoir levels across the state, ensuring stable water supply through summer

Karnataka is set to avoid a major summer water crisis this year, thanks to excellent water storage levels in the state’s key reservoirs, following good pre-monsoon and monsoon rainfall during 2025.

Officials confirmed that rivers and major dams across Karnataka currently hold sufficient water, ensuring steady supply for drinking, irrigation, and urban needs, especially in Bengaluru, which faced severe water shortages last summer.

Bengaluru Gets Big Relief

With KRS reservoir holding 38 TMC of water, Bengaluru is expected to remain free from water-related stress throughout the summer season. The strong storage levels have eased concerns over drinking water availability in the city.

The improved situation is mainly attributed to timely and healthy rainfall during both the pre-monsoon and monsoon periods last year, which significantly boosted reservoir inflows.

Also Read:No DC approval needed for land conversion under approved master plans: Karnataka government issues major order

Current Water Storage Status of Major Dams

• Krishna Raja Sagara (KRS) Dam

•    Total Capacity: 49.52 TMC
•    Current Storage: 38 TMC
•    Inflow: 194 cusecs
•    Outflow: 4,367 cusecs

• Kabini Dam

•    Total Capacity: 19.52 TMC
•    Current Storage: 13 TMC
•    Inflow: 221 cusecs
•    Outflow: 1,200 cusecs

• Almatti Dam

•    Total Capacity: 123.08 TMC
•    Current Storage: 64.22 TMC
•    Inflow: 0 cusecs
•    Outflow: 10,769 cusecs

• Harangi Dam

•    Total Capacity: 8.50 TMC
•    Current Storage: 3.34 TMC
•    Inflow: 245 cusecs
•    Outflow: 200 cusecs

• Tungabhadra Dam

•    Total Capacity: 105 TMC
•    Current Storage: 24.14 TMC
•    Inflow: 0 cusecs
•    Outflow: 402 cusecs

• Vani Vilasa Sagara Dam

•    Total Capacity: 30 TMC
•    Current Storage: 29 TMC
•    Inflow: 0 cusecs
•    Outflow: 580 cusecs

• Linganamakki Dam

•    Total Capacity: 151 TMC
•    Current Storage: 78 TMC
•    Inflow: 748 cusecs
•    Outflow: 6,304 cusecs

Also Read:Supreme Court stays key High Court directions on Bengaluru-Mysuru Corridor project

Why This Matters

The healthy water levels across reservoirs will support:
•    Drinking water supply in cities
•    Irrigation for agriculture
•    Hydropower generation
•    Industrial and daily consumption needs