Tamil NaduTuesday, 4 August 2026·The Hindu - Tamil Nadu
Cauvery water reaches Hogenakkal after Kabini release; inflow touches 18,000 cusecs
Cauvery water from Karnataka’s Kabini reservoir reached Hogenakkal on August 4, 2026, with inflow rising to 18,000 cusecs.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On August 4, 2026, Cauvery water released from Karnataka’s Kabini reservoir reached Hogenakkal in Dharmapuri district, and the inflow at Hogenakkal rose to 18,000 cusecs.
Key specifics
- The inflow at Hogenakkal was recorded at 18,000 cusecs on Tuesday morning.
- The Biligundulu water gauging station in Krishnagiri district recorded 1,000 cusecs initially.
- By 7 a.m., the inflow at Biligundulu had risen to 8,000 cusecs.
- Karnataka had opened Kabini reservoir with 5,000 cusecs, later increased to 10,000 and 25,000 cusecs by August 1 night.
- The Dharmapuri district administration banned bathing and suspended coracle operations.
Exam lens
Question type: Tamil Nadu geography and inter-state river water current affairs. Key facts: August 4, 2026, Hogenakkal, Dharmapuri, Biligundulu in Krishnagiri, 18,000 cusecs, Kabini reservoir. TNPSC may ask the district, gauging station, or the inflow figures.