Sagar: Good Rainfall in Malnad; Linganamakki Dam Records 18 Ft More Water Level than 2012

Pics by Ashritha D Souza
Bellevision Media Network

Sagar, 28 Jun 2013: The incessant rains are lashing across the Malnad region, while on Tuesday June 25, Sharavati River basin witnessed maximum rainfall of 69millimeters.  The water level in Linganamakki reservoir that is supplying water to generate hydel power in the state has reached 1,766.25 feet.  The inflow of water into the reservoir was 17,542 cusecs, while on Tuesday alone it has reached over 10,000 cusecs.  The water level in the dam is over 18 feet in this monsoon. 

 
The monsoon in Malnad region began on June 17 2012, while this year it arrived early on June 10. The water level in Linganamakki dam on June 17 2012 was 1,744.50 feet, while it was 1,753.80 feet on June 10 2013.

 
Linganamakki dam that is significant in generating hydel electricity that meets major share of energy needs of Karnataka has in store 22.13 percent of water, while it was 1,746.95 feet on Tuesday June 25 2013, an increase of 10.43 percent than in 2012.

 
The catchment areas of Linganamakki dam has witnessed above average rains than in 2012.  The maximum rainfall recorded in these areas during last June was 371 millimeters, while on the beginning of June 2013, it was 816.80 millimeters.

 
Hydel power plants run on full capacity:

 
Among the hydel power plants located in Sharavati project area; Linganamakki generates 0.1318 million units daily, Sharavati hydel power plant generates 7.852 million units daily, MGHE hydel power plant generates 0.534 million units daily and Gerusoppa hydel power plant generates 1.582 million units daily.  These hydel power plants will run on full capacity as it has rained heavily in the catchment regions.  Despite higher volume of hydel electricity – its demand has not balanced the power supply.

 
Mighty Jog Falls in grandeur:

 
The world famous Jog Falls has returned to its usual glory owing to incessant rains, while its tributaries – Raja, Rorer, Rocket and Rani are flowing in might that brings greater joy to the tourists at the location. The shopkeepers and cameramen are ever busy owing to tourists rush at this time.

 

 

 

 

At the backdrop of slippery boulders caused by tiny vegetation that lies on the basins of Jog Falls, tourists are banned to venture below, said Jog police sub-inspector Mohammed Rafi to www.bellevision.com.

 
Mavinagundi Falls that is a rare treat only during monsoon and lies near Jog Falls, is flowing in its might doubled the joy of tourists at the location.

 
The farming activities in the neighbouring villages; Talaguppa, Iduvani, Talavata, Bidaroor, Aralagodu, Henni, Vadanbail and others have picked up momentum.