Water level in Mullaperiyar dam stands at 122.85 feet

Water level in Mullaperiyar dam stood at 122.85 feet (the maximum permissible level is 142 ft.) with an inflow of 1,147 cusecs and a discharge of 1,200 cusecs. The level in Vaigai dam was 52.62 ft. (the maximum level is 71 ft.) with an inflow of 1,216 cusecs and a discharge of 86 cusecs. Combined storage in Periyar credit was 4,466.23 mcft. Rainfall recorded in the 24 hours ending at 6 a.m.

on Monday was (in mm): Kodaikanal 12.6, Sothupparai dam 6.8, Peranai 4.8, Thekkadi 4.2, Gudalur and Uthamapalayam 2.2 each, Manjalar dam 2 and Shanmuganadhi dam 1.6. Comments have to be in English, and in full sentences. They cannot be abusive or personal. Please abide by our community guidelines for posting your comments. We have migrated to a new commenting platform.

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