Idukki dam water level today live

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Despite heavy rains, the water levels in dams in Kerala are significantly low compared to previous years, resulting in a power shortage. This has led to a decrease in power generation potential, with only 2,mu of energy expected to be generated this year, compared to 3,mu in The heavy rains have reduced power demands and consumption, but it is unlikely to make a significant difference in the power shortage. The government is considering reviving cancelled power purchase agreements to address the crisis. The remains of a submerged village with several buildings, a church, and homes were revealed on the catchment area of the Idukki Dam near Kulamavu for the first time in five decades after the dam water levels plummeted. Water level in Idukki dam reservoir is dipping considerably compared to previous years.

Idukki dam water level today live

Thiruvananthapuram: The water levels in Idukki and Mullaperiyar reservoirs are rising despite the opening of shutters. The water level in Idukki has risen to 2, The shutters of the Idukki dam were raised further by 80 cm on Monday to release more water. All ten shutters at Mullaperiyar dam were also raised by 1 metre each on Sunday to release 4, cumecs cubic feet per second. Three shutters of the Cheruthoni dam, which is part of the Idukki reservoir, were raised by 80 cm on Sunday, releasing cusecs of water. Though no significant change in the water level in Periyar is expected, all preparations as per the Orange Book of the Disaster Management Authority have been adopted. Ernakulam District Collector Dr Renu Raj has directed various departments to implement necessary measures to avoid any troubles and said there was no need to panic and that the situation was under control. One shutter of the Banasura Sagar Dam, which impounds the Karamanathodu tributary of the Kabini River in Wayanad, was raised at 8 am on Monday to release excess water. The development came after the water level here surpassed the upper rule curve level of metres. The current water level in the dam is According to the officials, around cumecs of water will be released through the four shutters. Its shutters are likely to be raised on Tuesday to release excess water. Built upon the Pampa river in the Ranni forest area of Seethathodu Grama Panchayat in Kerala's Pathanamthitta, it is the second largest hydroelectric project in Kerala.

The district received heavy rains on Tuesday with Munnar receiving 6cm of rainfall in the past 24 hours on Wednesday. Water level of Idukki, Mullaperiyar reservoirs on rise despite opening shutters.

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Kerala Rains highlights Aug 6 : Kerala Industries Minister P Rajeeve on Saturday said there was no need for any concern with regard to the opening of the Idukki Dam to discharge the excess water, as the distributaries and streams from Periyar river have been cleaned to ensure the natural flow of water. Rajeeve chaired a meeting of officials to evaluate the situation as the Idukki district authority has decided to open the Cheruthoni Dam of the Idukki reservoir on Sunday to discharge excess water. The maximum capacity of the dam is feet. The alert has also been issued for Sholayar and Peringalkuthu dams and an orange alert has been sounded in Banasura Sagar dam in Wayanad. Meanwhile, after days of heavy downpour, Kerala got some respite as the rain subsided in many parts of the state. The state Disaster Management Authority has warned of landslides in hilly regions that received heavy rains in the past few days. Kerala Industries Minister P Rajeeve on Saturday said there was no need for any concern with regard to the opening of the Idukki Dam to discharge the excess water, as the distributaries and streams from Periyar river have been cleaned to ensure the natural flow of water. Rajeeve chaired a meeting of officials here to evaluate the situation as the Idukki district authority has decided to open the Cheruthoni Dam of the Idukki reservoir on Sunday to discharge excess water.

Idukki dam water level today live

The Kerala government Monday sounded an orange alert as the water level at the Idukki reservoir inched towards full capacity. The government issued a warning to residents of three districts — Idukki, Ernakulam and Kottayam — after the storage level touched 2, ft. The capacity of the reservoir is 2, ft. The Coast Guard, Army, Navy and Air Force have been put on standby and will be deployed to low-lying areas to conduct relief operations if necessary. Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan assured that an orange alert does not indicate that the shutters of the dam will be opened, and added that the public will be informed well in advance if water is being released. The situation demands our vigilance, but there is no need for panic. The IMD has predicted heavy rain in several parts of Kerala today as well. A red alert will be issued if the storage level of the Idukki reservoir reaches 2, ft. At the Malampuzha dam in Palakkad district, the current height of water level is At the appropriate time, the sluice gates will be opened to release the excess water, an official told indianexpress.

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The water level in the reservoir on Wednesday was 2, It is a transboundary river that is joined by numerous tributaries as it travels. Thiruvananthapuram Close aide of Karunakaran announces departure from Cong; accuses Sudhakaran of squandering party funds. It is Tamil Nadu opens 9 shutters of Mullaperiyar dam due to rising water level; several areas left inundated. Midnight Ops: How Andhra policemen took control of Nagarjuna Dam when Telangana was busy in polls In a surprising turn of events, the Andhra Pradesh Special Police took control of the Nagarjuna Sagar dam and released water from the right canal. Heavy rain batters Guj, Narmada dam water discharge causes flooding; 9, shifted to safety Heavy rainfall in Gujarat has led to flooding and the evacuation of thousands of people. The Royal Government of Bhutan has informed Assam state of the release of excess water from the Kurichu hydropower plant and district administrations in downstream areas have been alerted. Heavy rains continue in Idukki, water level in hydel dams rises. Mullaperiyar: Water level reaches According to the officials, around cumecs of water will be released through the four shutters. News Topic News. The Kanjirapuzha Dam may release excess water, potentially leading to flooding in nearby rivers.

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