Central flood study team inspected rain in Chamrajnagar, Mandya, etc. today. The central team collected information from officials on the current season's rainfall deficit, impact on agricultural activities, availability of drinking water and water storage in reservoirs. Later, speaking at the meeting held in KRS' Cauvery Sabha Mandir, District Officer Dr. Kumar stated that there has been a significant deficit in rainfall in the district this season, and adverse effects have been caused on agricultural activities and crops in most parts of the district. Cauvery Water Supply Authority's appointed managing director Mahesh spoke, stating that there is about 18.85 lakh acres of area in the Cauvery catchment area, and Cauvery water is a major source for agricultural activities. Cauvery water source is also crucial for drinking water schemes in several areas including Bangalore, Mandya, and Mysore. Noting the water storage in current reservoirs and the needs of the coming days, the central flood study team highlighted that effectively managing the available water is a challenge.