Water level in Mullaperiyar dam stands at 116.20 feet
The water levels in the Mullaperiyar and Vaigai dams remain within safe limits as of October 13, 2026. Current inflow and discharge rates are being monitored by authorities.
Why it matters
Water management in these dams is critical for regional irrigation and water security, often involving inter-state cooperation.
Water level in Mullaperiyar dam on Tuesday stood at 116.20 feet (the maximum permissible level is 142 ft.) with an inflow of 195 cusecs and a discharge of 400 cusecs. In Vaigai dam, the level was 43.14 ft. (the maximum level is 71 ft.) with an inflow of 106 cusecs and a discharge of 86 cusecs. Combined storage in Periyar credit was 2,923.26 mcft.
Published - October 13, 2026 07:38 pm IST
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