{
  "id": 19163405,
  "title": "Water release from Hidkal dam to benefit three districts",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/water-release-from-hidkal-dam-to-benefit-three-districts",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-09T14:26:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/water-release-from-hidkal-dam-to-benefit-three-districts/article71683184.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The State government has ordered the Irrigation Department to release water from the Hidkal dam, benefiting residents of three districts. The primary use of the released water will be for drinking purposes and protective irrigation, according to officials. Presently, the Raja Lakhamagouda dam, located on the Ghataprabha river, holds 48 tmcft of water, which is slightly below its full capacity of 51 tmcft. Minister Satish Jarkiholi has cautioned farmers to utilize the water wisely, ensuring that standing crops are preserved and wastage is avoided.",
  "summary": "Water from the dam to be primarily used for drinking purposes and for protective irrigation",
  "key_points": [
    "Hidkal dam water release benefits three districts.",
    "Water to be used for drinking and irrigation.",
    "Raja Lakhamagouda dam holds 48 tmcft of water."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}