Mysore/Mysuru, March 20 -- In 2023 on Mar. 19, water level stood at 102.26 ft

As the scorching summer heat intensifies, exacerbating the already rising temperatures, the demand for drinking water is surging across Mysuru region. However, the situation has taken a dire turn as the water level at KRS Dam is decreasing at an alarming rate, a consequence of prolonged non-rainfall days as a result of a failed monsoon in 2023 and erratic weather patterns.

With the water level at the Dam dwindling, Mysuru City Corporation and other Municipalities are forced to resort to emergency measures, dispatching water through tankers to meet the escalating demand in urban areas.

KRS Dam, which has a maximum capacity of 124.80 ft, came down to 87.45 ft y...