Water level in Mullaperiyar dam stands at 121.70 feet
The water level in the Mullaperiyar dam is currently at 121.70 feet, well below the maximum permissible limit of 142 feet. The report also provides data on inflow, discharge, and recent rainfall in the surrounding regions.
Why it matters
Monitoring dam water levels is essential for water resource management and flood prevention in downstream areas.
Water level in Mullaperiyar dam stood at 121.70 feet (the maximum permissible level is 142 ft.) with an inflow of 238 cusecs and a discharge of 800 cusecs. The level in Vaigai dam was 38.75 ft. (71 ft.) with an inflow of 281 cusecs and a discharge of 86 cusecs. Combined storage in Periyar credit was 3,763.40 mcft. Rainfall recorded in the 24 hours ending at 6 a.m. on Saturday was (in mm): Madurai 18.4, Peranai 15 and Kuppanampatti 5.
Published - September 05, 2026 07:23 pm IST
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