Mullaperiyar Dam Water Level Reported Near 116 Feet with Moderate Inflows
The Mullaperiyar dam's water level was reported around 116.3 feet, below the maximum permissible 142 feet, with inflows ranging from 299 to 507 cusecs and a consistent discharge of 400 cusecs. Vaigai dam's level was near 43 feet, below its 71-foot maximum, with inflows between 244 and 348 cusecs and a discharge of 86 cusecs. Combined storage in the Periyar credit area was approximately 2,940 to 2,945 mcft. Rainfall varied slightly across nearby locations over the reported 24-hour periods.
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 27/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thehindu broke this story on 11 Oct, 02:31 pm. Other outlets followed.
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