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**Summary:**

The original text is a collection of blurbs describing various newsletters and features from The Hindu newspaper, along with a news brief about water management in Karnataka. Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar instructed the release of 4.5 TMC of water from the Renuka Sagar dam for crops, while water inflows from Maharashtra into the Krishna River system decreased. The Almatti and Narayanpur dams are near full capacity.

**News Article:**

**Karnataka Releases Water for Crops Amidst Decreasing Inflows from Maharashtra**

**Belagavi, July 18, 2025** – Minister for Women and Child Development Laxmi Hebbalkar has directed the release of 4.5 TMC (Thousand Million Cubic Feet) of water from the Renuka Sagar dam on the Malaprabha River to support standing crops in Karnataka. The decision was announced at an Irrigation Consultative Committee meeting held today. The water release, scheduled to begin this evening, will continue for 17 days.

“We are prioritizing the needs of our farmers,” stated Minister Hebbalkar, urging responsible water usage. Approximately 20 TMC of water remains reserved in the dam for drinking purposes.

The announcement comes as water releases from Maharashtra into the Krishna River and its tributaries have decreased. Total discharge from Maharashtra stands at 81,005 cusecs, a reduction of over 5,900 cusecs compared to yesterday.

Despite the reduced inflow, the Lal Bahadur Shastri reservoir on the Krishna at Almatti is holding approximately 99 TMC of water, reaching 80% of its full capacity. The Basava Sagara dam in Narayanpur is at 88% capacity, holding roughly 29 TMC of water.

Members of the Irrigation Consultative Committee, including MLAs C.C. Patil and Bhimsen Chimmanakkatti, were present at the meeting. The situation will continue to be monitored closely to ensure efficient water management and equitable distribution.

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