Water level in Mullaperiyar dam stands at 119.80 feet
The water level in the Mullaperiyar dam is currently at 119.80 feet, well below the maximum permissible limit of 142 feet. Inflow and discharge rates are being monitored alongside levels at the Vaigai dam.
Why it matters
Critical infrastructure monitoring for water management and flood prevention in the region.
Water level in Mullaperiyar dam on Saturday stood at 119.80 feet (the maximum permissible level is 142 ft.) with an inflow of 99 cusecs and a discharge of 733 cusecs. The level in Vaigai dam was 39.83 ft. (the maximum level is 71 ft.) with an inflow of 260 cusecs and a discharge of 86 cusecs. Combined storage in Periyar credit was 3474.23 mcft. Rainfall recorded in last 24 hours (in mm): Elumalai 4.2.
Published - September 12, 2026 06:23 pm IST
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