Water level in Mullaperiyar dam stood at 112.05 feet
The water levels in the Mullaperiyar and Vaigai dams remain well below their maximum capacity. Recent rainfall data for the region shows minimal precipitation recorded over the last 24 hours.
Why it matters
Monitoring dam levels is critical for regional water management, irrigation planning, and flood prevention in Tamil Nadu.
Water level in Mullaperiyar dam stood at 112.05 feet (the maximum permissible level is 142 ft.) with nil inflow and a discharge of 256 cusecs. The level in Vaigai dam was 33.83 ft (the maximum level is 71 ft.) with an inflow of 65 cusecs and a discharge of 86 cusecs. Combined storage in Periyar credit was 1720.85 mcft. Rainfall recorded (in mm) in the 24 hours ending at 6 a.m. on Monday: Thekkadi 2.4 and Mullaperiyar dam 1.
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