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Water level in Mettur dam stands at 59.13 feet
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The Hindu Bureau
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The water level in the Mettur dam is currently at 59.13 feet, significantly below its full capacity of 120 feet. Current data shows an inflow of 696 cusecs and a discharge of 12,003 cusecs.
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Water levels in major dams are critical indicators for regional irrigation, drinking water supply, and hydroelectric power generation.
The water level in Mettur dam stood at 59.13 feet on Wednesday against its full level of 120 feet. The inflow was 696 cusecs and the discharge 12,003 cusecs.
Published - October 14, 2026 06:48 pm IST
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