Archive · 3 Aug 2025
Maharashtra Objects to Karnataka's Dam Height Plan
Karnataka wants to make the Almatti Dam bigger to store more water for farming.
However, the neighboring state of Maharashtra is worried this could cause flooding in their districts.
Karnataka says it won't, pointing to a report that blames the floods on other dams.
The Karnataka government is asking for permission from the central government to raise the dam's height.
Farmers in Karnataka are hoping for the dam project to increase irrigation in their area.
Maharashtra objects to Karnataka's plan to raise the Almatti Dam height, citing potential flood risks.
Karnataka insists it is ready to proceed, pending a Gazette notification from the central government.
Increasing the dam height would allow an additional 130 TMC of water storage.
Karnataka officials reference a Maharashtra government report that said Sangli floods weren't due to Almatti.
Farmers in North Karnataka support the height increase for increased irrigation in drought-prone areas.
- Who
- Karnataka and Maharashtra governments, farmers, and stakeholders involved in Krishna river water-sharing.
- What
- Dispute over raising the height of the Almatti Dam and potential impact on flooding and irrigation.
- When
- The issue has been ongoing, with recent objections raised by Maharashtra.
- Where
- Karnataka and Maharashtra, focusing on the Almatti Dam and affected districts.
- Why
- Maharashtra fears potential flooding due to the dam's height increase, while Karnataka seeks to increase water storage for irrigation.
Maharashtra's Stance
Karnataka's Stance
Flood Risk
Maharashtra's Stance
Raising Almatti dam height could worsen flooding in Sangli, Satara and Kolhapur.
Karnataka's Stance
Almatti dam's height increase won't cause flooding, cites expert reports and historical evidence.
- Dam Name
- Lal Bahadur Shastri Dam (Almatti)
- Location
- Vijayapura district, Karnataka
- Current Gross Storage Capacity
- 123.08 TMC
- Proposed Height Increase
- 519.6 metres to 524.256 metres
- Additional Storage
- 130 TMC
- Concerned Maharashtra Districts
- Sangli, Satara, Kolhapur
- Former Water Resources Minister
- M.B. Patil and Basavaraj Bommai
