Mullaperiyar Dam Water Level at 122.85 Feet with Variable Inflows Reported
The Mullaperiyar dam's water level stood at 122.85 feet, below the maximum permissible 142 feet, with inflows ranging from 804 to 1,258 cusecs and a consistent discharge of 800 cusecs. Vaigai dam's level was around 34 feet, with inflows between 116 and 312 cusecs and a discharge of 86 cusecs. Combined storage in Periyar credit was approximately 3,685 mcft. Recent rainfall varied across nearby dams and regions, with measurements ranging from 0.4 mm to 33.2 mm over two consecutive days.
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 29/100.
Outlets measured: thehindu, thehindu. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thehindu broke this story on 10 Aug, 02:12 pm. Other outlets followed.
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