Water level nears 90 feet in Mettur Dam
Water levels in the Stanley Reservoir at Mettur are approaching 90 feet, while the Bhavanisagar Dam remains at a significantly lower level. Officials are managing releases to prioritize drinking water and essential irrigation needs.
Why it matters
Monitoring reservoir levels is essential for regional water security and disaster preparedness during the monsoon season.
The water level in the Stanley Reservoir in Mettur was nearing 90 feet, against the full reservoir level (FRL) of 120 feet, on Thursday (August 27, 2026).
According to officials of the Water Resources Department, the water level stood at 89.24 feet at 8 a.m., while the storage was 51.78 tmcft, against the reservoir’s full capacity of 93.47 tmcft. The inflow was 7,454 cusecs, while 2,000 cusecs was released into the Cauvery for drinking water.
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