Mullaperiyar Dam Water Levels Recorded Below Maximum Limits Over Two Days
Water levels in the Mullaperiyar dam were recorded at 121.95 feet and 122.10 feet on consecutive days, both below the maximum permissible level of 142 feet. Inflows ranged from 919 to 1,148 cusecs, with a consistent discharge of 800 cusecs. The Vaigai dam levels were around 36.4 to 36.8 feet, below its 71-foot maximum, with varying inflows and steady discharge. Combined storage in Periyar credit increased slightly, while rainfall measurements varied across nearby locations over the two days.
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thehindu broke this story on 25 Aug, 02:26 pm. Other outlets followed.
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