KRS, Kabini water levels continue to rise amid heavy inflows

The increased discharge from the Kabini reservoir submerged a low-level bridge near the dam while cutting off connectivity to a few villages in the vicinity. | Photo Credit: File Photo The water level in the KRS and Kabini reservoirs in the Cauvery basin continued to rise on Sunday as the dams recorded heavy inflows following widespread rainfall in their catchment areas.While the water level in the KRS reservoir was inching towards the 100-ft. mark, reaching 98.8 ft. against its Full Reservoir Level of 124.8 ft. on Sunday evening, the reservoir was receiving an inflow of 31,583 cusecs. The Kabini reservoir, meanwhile, had almost reached its maximum level.According to a bulletin issued by the authorities, the water level in the Kabini reservoir stood at 2,282.43 ft. (above mean sea level) a