Archive · 30 Jul 2026
Belagavi Reservoirs Near Full Capacity After Monsoon Rains
A week of steady rain in the Belagavi district of India has helped fill up big water tanks called reservoirs.
The biggest one, Rakaskoppa, is almost full, just a little bit short.
The rain also made the Gokak Falls splash again, which many people like to see.
Because the reservoirs are filling, the people who live there are less worried about not having enough water for drinking or farming.
The local officials opened some gates to let extra water flow into nearby rivers, so the whole area gets more water.
Continuous moderate rainfall over the past week has raised water levels in Belagavi district’s rivers and reservoirs.
The Rakaskoppa reservoir is nearly full, with water level at 2,473.80 feet, just 1.70 feet short of capacity.
The Ghataprabha River’s flow revived Gokak Falls, drawing tourists.
Authorities opened two gates of Rakaskoppa to release surplus water into the Markandeya River.
Other reservoirs, Raja Lakhamagouda and Navilutheertha, have seen increased storage and inflows.
- Who
- Farmers, residents, and local authorities in Belagavi district
- What
- Monsoon rains have raised river and reservoir levels, bringing the Rakaskoppa reservoir close to full capacity
- When
- Over the past week, with key developments reported on Thursday and Wednesday
- Where
- Belagavi district, Karnataka, India
- Why
- To alleviate drought conditions, improve irrigation and drinking water supplies, and restore tourist attractions like Gokak Falls
- Rainfall period
- Past week
- Rakaskoppa level
- 2,473.80 feet
- Rakaskoppa capacity
- 2,475.50 feet
- Gokak Falls flow
- 171 feet
- Raja Lakhamagouda storage
- 32.87 TMC of 51 TMC
- Navilutheertha storage
- 15.35 TMC of 37.73 TMC