The Superintending Engineer of Hemavathi Project has issued a warning to people downstream of the Hemavathi reservoir, located at Goruru in Hassan taluk, to be alert as the crest gates of the dam can be opened to release excess water.
The water level in the reservoir with the full level of 2,922 ft has been on the rise with the incessant rains in the catchment areas. As of Wednesday (June 18) morning, the water level stood at 2,911.35 ft and the inflow was 19,546 cusecs. The water level was 10.65 ft short of the maximum level.
