Water level in Mullaperiyar dam stands at 116.30 feet
The article provides current water level data for the Mullaperiyar and Vaigai dams as of October 12, 2026. It includes specific measurements for inflow, discharge, and total storage capacity.
Why it matters
Water level monitoring is critical for irrigation management and flood control in the region.
Water level in Mullaperiyar dam stood at 116.30 feet (the maximum permissible level is 142 ft.) with an inflow of 299 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 244 cusecs and a discharge of 86 cusecs. Combined storage in Periyar credit was 2,940.93 mcft. Sothupparai dam recorded 0.2 mm of rainfall in the 24 hours ending at 6 a.m. on Monday.
Published - October 12, 2026 07:36 pm IST
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