Water level rises to 141.41 feet in Mullaperiyar dam; this year’s highest water level, one shutter opened

IDUKKI: The water level in the Mullaperiyar dam rises. The water level rose to 141.40 feet. One shutter of the dam has been opened. This is the highest water level this year. Heavy rains lashed the catchment areas yesterday. In the wake of it, the flow of water to the dam increased. A spillway shutter of the dam was opened.

The shutters of the dam were closed on Monday. Exactly 24 hours later a shutter of the dam has been reopened. The V3 shutter was raised. It was raised to 30 cm and releases 397 cubic feet of water. Those on the banks of the Periyar have nothing to worry about, but the district administration has warned them to be alert.

Tamil Nadu can store up to 142 feet of water in the Mullaperiyar Dam in the present situation. However, a shutter is now opened because if it rains heavily and the water flow rises, the water level will rise. Tamil Nadu has the permission to raise more shutters if required. They will inform the district administration accordingly.