Water level in Mullaperiyar dam stands at 121.40 feet
The water level in the Mullaperiyar dam is currently at 121.40 feet, well below its maximum capacity of 142 feet. The report also provides data on the Vaigai dam levels and recent rainfall statistics across various regions.
Why it matters
Monitoring dam levels is critical for regional water management, agricultural planning, and flood prevention in the state.
Water level in Mullaperiyar dam stood at 121.40 feet (the maximum permissible level is 142 ft.) with an inflow of 127 cusecs and a discharge of 800 cusecs. The level in Vaigai dam was 38.98 ft. (71 ft.) with an inflow of 294 cusecs and a discharge of 86 cusecs. Combined storage in Periyar credit was 3,719.52 mcft. Rainfall recorded in the 24 hours ending at 6 a.m. on Sunday was (in mm): Thaniyamangalam 85, Mettupatti 62.6, Melur 50.2, Peranai 15.8, Kallandiri 12.2, Pulipatti 11.4, Madurai 9.6, Maruthanadhi 5.6, Chittampatti 3.4, and Sathiyar Dam 2.
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