Water level in Mullaperiyar dam stands at 112.55 feet
The water levels in the Mullaperiyar and Vaigai dams are currently being monitored, with both dams operating well below their maximum capacity. Recent rainfall data for the region indicates minimal precipitation across the catchment areas.
Why it matters
Accurate monitoring of dam water levels is critical for regional water management, irrigation planning, and flood prevention in the southern Indian states.
Water level in Mullaperiyar dam stood at 112.55 feet (the maximum permissible level is 142 ft.) with an inflow of 277 cusecs and a discharge of 356 cusecs. In Vaigai dam, the level was 33.40 ft. (the maximum level is 71 ft.) with an inflow of 215 cusecs and a discharge of 86 cusecs. Combined storage in Periyar credit was 1,777.26 mcft. Rainfall recorded in the 24 hours ending at 6 a.m. on Wednesday was (in mm): Shanmuganadhi dam 1.6, Gudalur 1.2, Mullaperiyar dam 0.8 and Thekkadi 0.2.
The article provides purely factual, data-driven reporting on water levels without editorializing.
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