Tamil Nadu dam levels hold steady as Mullaperiyar hits 116.75 ft

Madurai residents get a clear picture of current water levels as dam readings come in. Mullaperiyar dam stood at 116.75 feet on Monday, well below the 142-foot maximum permissible level. Inflow was recorded at 47 cusecs, with a discharge of 467 cusecs, indicating controlled release and ongoing management as inflows and weather patterns evolve. The updated figures are part of regular monitoring that helps planners gauge supply for irrigation and drinking water in the region.

Vaigai dam was reported at 42.22 feet, with a maximum level of 71 feet. Inflows were 128 cusecs and discharges 72 cusecs, suggesting stable operations and routine releases to balance demand and storage. These numbers matter for downstream communities and farmers who rely on steady water access as the year progresses.

Papanasam dam was noted at 77.15 feet, a figure that feeds into the broader water management picture for the area. Meanwhile, Mettur Dam stood at 86.94 feet, continuing to reflect the state’s ongoing effort to maintain adequate storage while safeguarding downstream ecosystems and settlements.

Combined storage in the Periyar credit was listed at 2,867.90 mcft, underscoring the role of major reservoirs in regional water security. Authorities stress that ongoing monitoring remains crucial, especially with monsoon variability and crop patterns shaping water needs across Tamil Nadu.

#MullaperiyarDam #TamilNaduDams #WaterManagement