<p>Copious rain in catchment area of the Kabini dam has turned it into a tourist hotspot. Tourists are flocking the reservoir in Beechanahalli of HD Kote taluk, Mysuru district, following the release of water.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Krishnaraja Sagar (KRS) dam in Srirangapatna taluk of Mandya district, attracts tourists in hordes. Brindavan Gardens and illumination during Dasara are the major attraction here.</p>.<p class="bodytext">However, the entry to KRS has been restricted due to heavy discharge from the dam and as a result tourists are heading to Kabini dam.</p>.<p class="bodytext">The inflow to Kabini has gone up thanks to incessant rain in the catchment area of River Kapila and Wayanad in the neighbouring state of Kerala.</p>.<p class="bodytext">A family of 10 from Hassan, who were on a one-day trip, visited Kabini dam to enjoy the abundant water flow.</p>.<p class="bodytext">“We visited Hemavathi dam in Gorur of Hassan a few days ago. We had a plan to visit some other place, but finally decided on Kabini,” said Shashikiran, a tourist.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Not only tourists, a large number of people from neighbouring villages are visiting the dam as the highest quantity of water is being discharged over the last couple of days.</p>.<p class="bodytext">The outflow of 80,000 cusecs of water from the dam on Thursday was the highest discharge since the construction of the dam in 1974.</p>.<p class="bodytext">The highest outflow continued on Saturday too.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Kabini dam Executive Engineer C P Jagadeesh said that there had been an increase in tourist arrival and the footfall would go up during the weekend.</p>.<p class="bodytext">“It is a little difficult to control the tourists. But, we have taken all necessary measures to ensure the safety of visitors. The Police department has deputed additional forces,” he said.</p>.<p class="CrossHead">Holiday resorts</p>.<p class="bodytext">According to him, as entry to the KRS dam has been restricted, tourists are visiting Kabini to rejoice the flowing waters. Besides, the region has a good number of holiday resorts and homestays, he added.</p>.<p class="bodytext">An officer claimed that if the tourist footfall increases, a ban on movement on the dam would be imposed.</p>
<p>Copious rain in catchment area of the Kabini dam has turned it into a tourist hotspot. Tourists are flocking the reservoir in Beechanahalli of HD Kote taluk, Mysuru district, following the release of water.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Krishnaraja Sagar (KRS) dam in Srirangapatna taluk of Mandya district, attracts tourists in hordes. Brindavan Gardens and illumination during Dasara are the major attraction here.</p>.<p class="bodytext">However, the entry to KRS has been restricted due to heavy discharge from the dam and as a result tourists are heading to Kabini dam.</p>.<p class="bodytext">The inflow to Kabini has gone up thanks to incessant rain in the catchment area of River Kapila and Wayanad in the neighbouring state of Kerala.</p>.<p class="bodytext">A family of 10 from Hassan, who were on a one-day trip, visited Kabini dam to enjoy the abundant water flow.</p>.<p class="bodytext">“We visited Hemavathi dam in Gorur of Hassan a few days ago. We had a plan to visit some other place, but finally decided on Kabini,” said Shashikiran, a tourist.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Not only tourists, a large number of people from neighbouring villages are visiting the dam as the highest quantity of water is being discharged over the last couple of days.</p>.<p class="bodytext">The outflow of 80,000 cusecs of water from the dam on Thursday was the highest discharge since the construction of the dam in 1974.</p>.<p class="bodytext">The highest outflow continued on Saturday too.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Kabini dam Executive Engineer C P Jagadeesh said that there had been an increase in tourist arrival and the footfall would go up during the weekend.</p>.<p class="bodytext">“It is a little difficult to control the tourists. But, we have taken all necessary measures to ensure the safety of visitors. The Police department has deputed additional forces,” he said.</p>.<p class="CrossHead">Holiday resorts</p>.<p class="bodytext">According to him, as entry to the KRS dam has been restricted, tourists are visiting Kabini to rejoice the flowing waters. Besides, the region has a good number of holiday resorts and homestays, he added.</p>.<p class="bodytext">An officer claimed that if the tourist footfall increases, a ban on movement on the dam would be imposed.</p>