Mysuru / Mandya, June 25 -- Riverfront tourist spots shut amid rising water levels

With heavy rains lashing the Cauvery River Basin and catchment areas of Kodagu, water release from KRS Dam stood at 30,000 cusecs this afternoon. It is likely to go up to 50,000 cusecs, as inflow continues to rise steadily.

As of this morning, inflow into the dam ranged between 18,300 and 20,315 cusecs. The inflow was 31,000 cusecs when we went to Press and is expected to increase further. Cauvery Neeravari Nigam Limited (CNNL) has cautioned that outflow levels may be raised again, depending on the intensity of rainfall.

Residents in low-lying areas along riverbanks are urged to remain alert and take precautions to protect their property.

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