Rainfall in Kodagu District: Rising Water Levels and Comparative Data

The Kodagu district recently experienced significant rainfall, with various taluks reporting substantial precipitation. Here are the latest updates:

Rainfall Data Overview:

• District Average: In the last 24 hours, an average rainfall of 32.24 mm was recorded across Kodagu district, marking a notable increase compared to the same period last year.
• Taluk-wise Breakdown:
  • Madikeri Taluk: 28.80 mm
  • Virajpet Taluk: 16.50 mm
  • Ponnampet Taluk: 30.10 mm
  • Somwarpet Taluk: 37.70 mm
  • Kushalnagar Taluk: 48.10 mm

Water Levels at KRS Dam:

The copious rainfall has led to a gradual rise in the water level at the Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) dam. Currently, the dam’s water level stands at 81.20 ft., with a total capacity of 49.452 tmcft. Today’s capacity is recorded at 11.325 tmcft, with a live capacity of 2.946 tmcft. Notably, there is an inflow of 1,456 cusecs and an outflow of 274 cusecs, inclusive of water supply.

Comparative Rainfall Data:

• Total Rainfall from January to Date:
  • This year: 230.48 mm
  • Last year: 123.56 mm
• Taluk-wise Comparison (January to Date):
  • Madikeri Taluk: 325.59 mm (2024) vs. 179.73 mm (2023)
  • Virajpet Taluk: 139.35 mm (2024) vs. 75.21 mm (2023)
  • Ponnampet Taluk: 206.99 mm (2024) vs. 78.78 mm (2023)
  • Somwarpet Taluk: 210.35 mm (2024) vs. 96.66 mm (2023)
  • Kushalnagar Taluk: 270.10 mm (2024) vs. 187.40 mm (2023)

Rainfall Details in Hoblis:

• Highlighted Hobli Data:
  • Madikeri Kasba: 23.60 mm
  • Sampaje: 37 mm
  • Balale: 80.08 mm
  • Shanivarsanthe: 46 mm
  • Kushalnagar: 61 mm