After the construction of the Mani Dam near Masthikatte and an underground power generation station near Hulikal, Shimoga district, the water flow to the falls is greatly reduced and is visible only during the rainy season (July-Sept).
The construction of the Mani Dam and power station in Shimoga district led to a significant reduction in water flow to the falls, which is now only apparent during the summer months (July-Sept) when rainfall is more frequent.