Gaganachukki waterfalls regain water flow following Kabini dam release

The Gaganachukki waterfalls near Shivanasamudra have experienced a revival in water flow following the release of water from the Kabini dam in HD Kote taluk. While reports indicate varying release figures of 25,000 to 30,000 cusecs, the influx has caused the waterfalls to cascade once again after appearing as dry rocks for much of the season. The site is now drawing crowds of tourists from cities including Bengaluru, Mysuru, and Chamarajanagar.

The region had previously suffered from a lack of tourism due to a deficit monsoon that left the waterfalls dry. The current surge in water levels has restored the aesthetic appeal of the 300-foot Gaganachukki and 226-foot Bharachukki falls. This development follows heavy rainfall in Kerala, which led to the filling of the Kabini reservoir and the subsequent release of water into the river system.