Mangaluru
The incessant rain in the Western Ghats has led to a surge in water flow within the Netravati river. In response to this, excess water from the AMR reservoir at Shambhur in Bantwala has been redirected to the Tumbe Dam to aid in city irrigation.
With ongoing rainfall in the Netravati river basin, water levels have risen, prompting the release of water from the AMR dam situated behind the Tumbe dam. This action is expected to alleviate the city’s water scarcity issue by replenishing local water sources.
The city has been grappling with water shortages, relying solely on available reserves for the next 10 days. To manage the situation, water distribution has been rationed in recent days. However, the recent rainfall in Belthangadi, particularly in the Subrahmanya area, has revived water flow in the Netravati River.
Monday witnessed significant rainfall across Belthangadi, Puttur, and Subrahmanya, further contributing to the river’s flow. Anticipating continued rainfall, authorities are hopeful that the water scarcity issue in the city will be resolved.
As of May 20, the water level in the AMR Dam stands at 18.60 meters, nearing its maximum capacity of 18.90 meters. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation, considering the potential safety risks associated with exceeding the dam’s design capacity. Consequently, AMR Power Pvt Ltd has formally requested permission from the district administration to either activate turbines or release excess water above the designated safety threshold of 18.9 meters downstream to ensure public safety.
