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**Summary:**

Due to the release of water from reservoirs in Maharashtra, water levels in the Krishna River and its tributaries in Karnataka are rising. The Karnataka government has issued a warning to fishermen and farmers to stay away from the river. Water released has already reached significant levels, and inflows into the Almatti and Narayanpur dams are expected to increase. Consequently, outflows from these dams will also increase, leading to potential flooding in downstream areas. Authorities have been instructed to alert residents in affected villages and towns.

**News Article:**

**Karnataka Issues Flood Warning as Krishna River Swells from Maharashtra Release**

**Belagavi, June 23, 2025** – The Karnataka government has issued a flood warning to residents along the Krishna River and its tributaries, following the release of substantial amounts of water from reservoirs in neighboring Maharashtra.

The average release of water into the Krishna has already exceeded 91,000 cusecs (8.25 tmcft), with this water expected to reach the Lal Bahadur Shastri reservoir in Almatti by tomorrow, June 24th.

According to the Irrigation Department, inflows into the Almatti dam are expected to increase further, prompting a rise in outflows from the current 50,000 cusecs to 70,000 cusecs by 11 AM today. Similarly, the Narayanpur dam will see its outflow increase from 42,820 cusecs to 70,000 cusecs from 3 PM onwards. The current inflow into the Almatti dam is roughly 98,611 cusecs. The dam currently holds around 75 tmcft of water, against its total capacity of 123 tmcft.

The government has specifically warned fishermen and farmers to avoid entering the river and its tributaries due to the increased water levels and strong currents.

Revenue Department, zilla panchayat, and urban local body authorities have been instructed to alert residents in downstream villages and towns to prepare for potential flooding. Residents are urged to monitor the situation closely and follow the instructions of local authorities.

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