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Time of India
07-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Children of Keppayyanahatti appeal to CM for urgent water supply to dry village
Mysuru: Five children from Keppayyanahatti village in Ramanpura hobli of Hanur taluk in Chamarajanagar district have written a letter to seeking urgent water supply to their village, which is affected by . Tired of too many ads? go ad free now They appealed to the CM for his intervention through a video. In her 2.51-minute video message, Varnika R appealed to the CM that villagers are forced to migrate due to the water crisis. She said that animals and birds are dying due to the lack of water. "We want Kabini water for Ramapura stream, canals, and all the villages of Hanur taluk," she said. "Due to the weak monsoon, there is no greenery in our villages. As we are poor, we are helpless," she stated in her video message. According to the Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC) data, Hanur taluk has recorded a -64% deficit in rainfall between June 1 and July 7. The normal rainfall for the taluk in this period is 53.6 mm, but the actual rainfall was just 19.2 mm. It is classified as a large deficit rainfall taluk. Chamarajanagar district recorded a -45% deficit in rain, which put the district under the red category for weak monsoon. The nearest dam for Varnika's village is Udutarehalla, built across a stream. This dam is located 10 kms from the village. "If the Kabini water is diverted to the villages instead of releasing it to the river, the drought problem can be resolved," say villagers. Amjad Khan of Karnataka Rajya Raita Sangha said that when BJP was in power, it was proposed to irrigate the villages through the Udutarehalla lift irrigation project at an estimated cost of Rs 180 crore. "However, now the project has been shelved. This has resulted in a drought-like situation," he said. He urged the state govt to take up both short and long-term solutions for the drought in the region.
The Hindu
29-06-2025
- Climate
- The Hindu
Reservoir management ensures KRS fills up ahead of Kabini
The Krishnaraja Sagar (KRS) across the river Cauvery has attained its maximum level of 124.8 feet ahead of the Kabini reservoir, which is relatively smaller in size with lesser storage capacity. However, sources said that this was more due to reservoir management as the outflow from Kabini in H.D. Kote was maintained at a higher level than the rate of inflow. While the gross storage capacity of the KRS is 49.45 thousand million cubic feet (tmc ft), the storage capacity of the Kabini is 19.52 tmc ft. The storage in Kabini on Sunday, June 29, was 16.39 tmc ft, which is almost 84% of the installed capacity, with the rate of inflow being 20,469 cusecs and outflow being 30,000 cusecs at 6 p.m. on Sunday. The water level of Kabini was hovering around 2,280 feet against its full level of 2,284 feet as on June 18 according to the Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC). While the rate of inflow into the reservoir was 21,579 cusecs, the outflow was maintained at around 9,875 cusecs. Incidentally, the storage in Kabini on June 18 was 17.44 tmc ft; had the water been impounded for two more days, the reservoir would have attained its full level of 2,284 ft, making its storage reach 19.52 tmc ft by June 21 or June 22, assuming a rate of inflow of around 20,000 cusecs. However, the Cauvery Neeravari Nigam Ltd (CNNL) authorities preferred to release the water from the dam, and the outflow has been maintained at a higher rate than the rate of inflow since the last few days. Sources in the CNNL said the water level at Kabini dam tends to be maintained at less than the optimum level, and a buffer of 2 to 3 feet is preferred for safety purpose. The catchment area of river Kapila is in the upstream region, encompassing Wayanad in Kerala. Flashfloods or surge in inflow could lead to sudden discharge from Kabini, which could inundate the low lying regions in the downstream of the dam and create havoc, according to officials. As the KRS was also filling up fast, the authorities thought it would be prudent to release the water from Kabini instead of impounding it. A staggered release was preferable to sudden discharge, the sources added. And with the south west monsoon still active with more rains expected in July and August, there will be more inflow into the dam in the days ahead, the officials said.
Hans India
26-06-2025
- Business
- Hans India
WB okays USD 426 mn for Bengaluru Water Security project
Bengaluru: The World Bank has sanctioned USD 426 million for a new initiative to enhance water security for over four million residents in Bengaluru, officials said. Karnataka Water Security and Resilience Programme will also help Bengaluru mitigate flooding by reviving the city's 183 lakes, which act as natural sponges during heavy rainfall, said a press release. 'This will also help communities through early warning systems and improved responses to extreme weather by strengthening the Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre,' said Kristoffer Welsien and Anup Karanth, the task team leaders for the programme. Auguste Tano Kouame, the World Bank's Country Director for India, said the programme will also help increase the revenues of the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board. 'It will mobilise USD 5 million in private capital. This will improve efficiency, replace aging water pipes, and tap the private sector to create innovative tools like smart water meters,' Kouame was quoted as saying in the release. The programme will also ensure sewerage connections to over 1,00,000 households and facilitate the construction of nine Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) to prevent sewage from entering lakes and drains. According to the release, treated wastewater will be reused for industrial purposes and for recharging groundwater in the Greater Bengaluru area.
NDTV
25-06-2025
- Business
- NDTV
World Bank Approves $426 Million For Bengaluru Water Security Project
Bengaluru: The World Bank has sanctioned USD 426 million for a new initiative to enhance water security for over four million residents in Bengaluru, officials said. Karnataka Water Security and Resilience Programme will also help Bengaluru mitigate flooding by reviving the city's 183 lakes, which act as natural sponges during heavy rainfall, said a press release. "This will also help communities through early warning systems and improved responses to extreme weather by strengthening the Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre," said Kristoffer Welsien and Anup Karanth, the task team leaders for the programme. Auguste Tano Kouame, the World Bank's Country Director for India, said the programme will also help increase the revenues of the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board. "It will mobilise USD 5 million in private capital. This will improve efficiency, replace aging water pipes, and tap the private sector to create innovative tools like smart water meters," Kouame was quoted as saying in the release. The programme will also ensure sewerage connections to over 1,00,000 households and facilitate the construction of nine Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) to prevent sewage from entering lakes and drains. According to the release, treated wastewater will be reused for industrial purposes and for recharging groundwater in the Greater Bengaluru area. The USD 426 million loan from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) has a maturity period of 20 years, with a grace period of five years, it added.
Time of India
25-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
World Bank approves $426 million for Bengaluru Water Security project
The World Bank has sanctioned USD 426 million for a new initiative to enhance water security for over four million residents in Bengaluru, officials said. Karnataka Water Security and Resilience Programme will also help Bengaluru mitigate flooding by reviving the city's 183 lakes, which act as natural sponges during heavy rainfall, said a press release. "This will also help communities through early warning systems and improved responses to extreme weather by strengthening the Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre," said Kristoffer Welsien and Anup Karanth, the task team leaders for the programme. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like If You Eat Ginger Everyday for 1 Month This is What Happens Tips and Tricks Auguste Tano Kouame, the World Bank's Country Director for India, said the programme will also help increase the revenues of the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board . "It will mobilise USD 5 million in private capital. This will improve efficiency, replace aging water pipes, and tap the private sector to create innovative tools like smart water meters," Kouame was quoted as saying in the release. Live Events The programme will also ensure sewerage connections to over 1,00,000 households and facilitate the construction of nine Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) to prevent sewage from entering lakes and drains. According to the release, treated wastewater will be reused for industrial purposes and for recharging groundwater in the Greater Bengaluru area. The USD 426 million loan from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) has a maturity period of 20 years, with a grace period of five years, it added.
