'Bhadra reservoir was currently receiving a good inflow, which were expected to continue until September 31. Hence, water should be released through the canals.'. Davangere: Farmer leaders have decided to intensify their agitation from August 16 if water is not released from the Bhadra reservoir into the canals for paddy cultivation by August 15..The decision was taken unanimously at a meeting of farmer leaders held at the Circuit House here on Monday.