Mandya: Unrelenting rainfall in the Cauvery catchment zones has led to a sharp spike in water inflow into the Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) dam, bringing it close to full capacity. In light of this, the Mandya district administration has enforced strict restrictions on public movement along the Cauvery riverbanks, especially in Srirangapatna taluk.
Popular tourist attractions like Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary, Balmuri, Edamuri, Sangama, and Gosai Ghat have been closed to visitors. Additionally, bathing is strictly banned at Nimishamba and Sriranganatha Swamy Temple ghats. The public has been firmly advised to avoid the river due to the persistent threat of flooding.
Srirangapatna Tahsildar Parashuram Sattigeri, along with police and revenue teams, inspected riverfront areas and warned locals not to approach the water for any reason — including religious rituals — until June 30.
By Wednesday 8 PM, 30,216 cusecs of water was being discharged from the dam, with the water level at 121 feet (max level: 124.8 feet). The inflow touched 20,315 cusecs, with expectations of rising to 50,000 cusecs due to heavy rain in Kodagu and Mysuru regions.
Jayanth V, Executive Engineer, Cauvery Neeravari Nigam Ltd (KR Division), confirmed that excess water may be released without notice. People living in low-lying and riverside zones are urged to shift to safer locations and adopt necessary safety precautions.