Jurala project officials closed the gates after flood inflows declined following reduced rainfall in Maharashtra and Karnataka. With inflows at 80,000 cusecs, 39,608 cusecs are being released downstream. Officials ruled out irrigation releases, citing concerns over next season’s drinking water supply
With the flood flow on the rise from the upper reaches of Krishna and Tungabhadra rivers, under the influence of torrential rains in Karnataka and Maharashtra, the Jurala project in the State has been receiving heavy inflows
