Water level in Mullaperiyar dam stands at 112.80 feet
The water level in the Mullaperiyar dam is currently at 112.80 feet, well below its maximum capacity of 142 feet. Data on inflow and discharge rates for both the Mullaperiyar and Vaigai dams were provided to track current storage levels.
Why it matters
Monitoring dam water levels is critical for regional water management, agricultural planning, and flood prevention in the affected districts.
Water level in Mullaperiyar dam on Thursday stood at 112.80 feet (the maximum permissible level is 142 ft.) with an inflow of 265 cusecs and a discharge of 256 cusecs. The level in Vaigai dam was 34.19 ft. (the maximum level is 71 ft.) with an inflow of 146 cusecs and a discharge of 86 cusecs. Combined storage in Periyar credit was 1,859.32 mcft.
The article is a factual report of water levels and technical data without editorializing.
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