Srirangapatna, March 9 -- In response to Bengaluru's pressing water scarcity, authorities in Mandya have initiated the release of 2,000 to 2,500 cusecs (cubic metres per second) of water from the Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam located in Srirangapatna taluk of Mandya district.

As of last evening, four crest gates of the Dam (two near the VC Canal and two near the Dam gallery) have been opened, allowing water to flow continuously.

This morning, the Cauvery Neeravari Nigama Limited (CNNL), responsible for managing the Dam, was making preparations to open two additional crest gates, further facilitating the release of water to alleviate the water shortage in Bengaluru.

Bengaluru, with its 1.3 crore population, faces a shortfall of over 1,50...