Mysore/Mysuru, July 28 -- Copious rain, widespread damage in catchment areas

Copious rains in Cauvery catchment area, has caused a surge in water level at Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam in Mandya district to the brim, prompting Cauvery Neeravari Nigam Limited (CNNL) authorities to release 85,000 cusecs of water to the river.

The whopping inflow of water into KRS Dam in the last three to four days has turned into a tourists delight, who have been thronging the river site in large numbers. Talacauvery, from where River Cauvery originates, has been receiving copious rains, the main reason behind the spurt in water level at KRS Dam.

The inflow of water at the dam on July 28 was recorded at 76,535 cusecs, taking the water level to 123.60 feet...