A view of the Krishnaraja Sagar reservoir, where storage has dropped significantly compared with last year Weak monsoon inflows leave Karnataka reservoirs under pressure as authorities balance drinking water security, irrigation demands and interstate commitments With the southwest monsoon yet to make a significant impact across the Cauvery catchment, water levels in the Krishnaraja Sagar (KRS) reservoir have fallen to 81.36 feet, raising concerns over long-term water management.