Mullaperiyar Dam Water Levels Remain Below Maximum Limits Amid Recent Rainfall
The Mullaperiyar dam's water level was reported around 122.8 feet, below the maximum permissible 142 feet, with inflows near 1,000–1,150 cusecs and discharges around 1,200 cusecs. Vaigai dam levels ranged from 52.6 to 53.3 feet, below its 71-foot limit, with inflows exceeding discharges. Combined storage in the Periyar credit area was approximately 4,500 mcft. Rainfall varied across nearby locations, including Kodaikanal and surrounding dams, over consecutive 24-hour periods.
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thehindu broke this story on 9 Nov, 01:26 pm. Other outlets followed.
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