KOTTAYAM: One of the radial gates of Ponmudi has been opened at 10 am in order to control the level of water. 11 cusec of water is being opened to Kallarkutty dam through Panniyar River and Muthirappuzha River. Gates of Ponmudi dam were closed as part of controlling the water level of Pambla dam. Water is being flowed out at rate of 30 cm daily. The full reservoir level of Ponmudi dam is 707.75 metre. The gate is being opened when the water-level crossed 706 metre on September 12.