Despite the intense summer heat along the coast this year, Mangaluru city residents can breathe easy—there is no threat of a drinking water crisis. Unlike previous years, when April and May brought rationed water supplies and daily inconveniences, the city’s primary reservoirs are now comfortably full.

Historically, Mangaluru depended heavily on the Thumbay vented dam for its drinking water. Low water levels during summer months often led to supply once in two or three days. This year, however, Thumbay dam has a healthy 5.70 meters of water, eliminating the need for rationing.

What’s more, other dams along the Netravati river—including AMR, Biliyur, and Jakribettu—are also holding ample reserves. The AMR dam, for instance, has a robust 18.90 meters of water, while the Biliyur and Jakribettu dams are stocked at 4 meters and 3 meters respectively.

Farmers who rely on the river for irrigation are also benefiting from this surplus. In previous years, when water levels dropped, authorities would cut electricity to pump sets to conserve water. But this season, thanks to the sustained flow in the Netravati, there’s been no such restriction, and agriculture continues uninterrupted.

The consistent dam levels are being attributed to better water management and a relatively steady inflow, offering reassurance to both urban residents and rural cultivators.

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