Mullaperiyar Dam Water Level Around 117 Feet with Moderate Inflows and Discharges
The Mullaperiyar dam's water level was reported around 117.2 feet, below the maximum permissible 142 feet, with inflows near 192-194 cusecs and a discharge of 400 cusecs. Vaigai dam's level was about 41.8 feet, under its 71-foot limit, with no inflow and an 86 cusecs discharge. Combined storage in the Periyar system ranged between approximately 3,120 and 3,152 mcft. Recent rainfall varied across nearby dams and areas, with Sathiyar and Andipatti recording over 10 mm in 24 hours.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (50/100). Lens Score 28/100.
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AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thehindu broke this story on 28 Sept, 02:09 pm. Other outlets followed.
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