Water level in Mettur Dam stands at 54.58 feet
The water level in the Stanley Reservoir at Mettur Dam has dropped to 54.58 feet, falling below the 60-foot mark for the first time in two years. The dam's full reservoir level is 120 feet, with current inflow and discharge rates being monitored.
Why it matters
Water levels in major reservoirs are critical for agricultural planning and water security in Tamil Nadu, reflecting regional climate and irrigation challenges.
Water level in Mettur Dam stands at 54.58 feet left A view of Stanley Reservoir in Mettur. File Photo The Hindu https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/kay53a/article71619737.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/9868_15_10_2026_16_1_10_1_DAM_1.JPEG LAKSHMI NARAYANAN E Salem, Tamil Nadu 15/10/2026: The water level in the Stanley Reservoir in Mettur fell below 60 feet after two years against its full reservoir level (FRL)…
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