Sudden release of water by Tamil Nadu from Mullaperiyar dam reason caused deluge, Kerala govt tells SC
6 years, 4 months ago

Sudden release of water by Tamil Nadu from Mullaperiyar dam reason caused deluge, Kerala govt tells SC

Firstpost  

The Pinarayi Vijayan government said that in the wake of prior alerts by its engineers, Kerala’s Water Resources Secretary had written to her counterpart in Tamil Nadu government and the Chairman of the Supervisory Committee on Mullaperiyar dam, requesting controlled release of water without waiting for the water level in the reservoir to reach its full level. New Delhi: The sudden release of water from the Mullaperiyar Dam by the Tamil Nadu government was one of the reasons for the devastating deluge in Kerala, the state government told the Supreme Court on Thursday. The Pinarayi Vijayan government said that in the wake of prior alerts by its engineers, Kerala’s Water Resources secretary had written to her counterpart in Tamil Nadu government and the chairman of the Supervisory Committee on Mullaperiyar dam, requesting controlled release of water without waiting for the water level in the reservoir to reach its full level. “Accordingly, the Tamil Nadu government was requested to gradually release water at least by 139 feet…But no positive assurance in this regard was received from Tamil Nadu even after repeated requests… “But the sudden release from the Mullaperiyar dam, third largest reservoir in the Periyar Basin, forced us to release more water from Idukki reservoir, downstream of Mullaperiyar, which is one of the causes of this deluge,” the affidavit said.

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Mullaperiyar Dam : Supreme Court Seeks Union Govt's Response On Constitution Of National Committee Under Dam Safety Act
1 week ago

Mullaperiyar Dam : Supreme Court Seeks Union Govt's Response On Constitution Of National Committee Under Dam Safety Act

Live Law  

On being apprised that a National Committee on Dam Safety contemplated under the Dam Safety Act, 2021 has not been constituted till date, the Supreme Court today called for the Union of India's response to a petition involving the issue of structural safety of the Mullaperiyar Dam. AG is requested to assist the Court on the next date of hearing, …

TN will take up Mullaiperiyar dam upkeep issue with Kerala govt: Minister Duraimurugan
1 month ago

TN will take up Mullaiperiyar dam upkeep issue with Kerala govt: Minister Duraimurugan

Deccan Chronicle  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin will take up with his Kerala counterpart Pinarayi Vijayan the problems being faced by the state Public Works Department officials while doing the maintenance of the Mullaiperiyar dam located in his state, Water Resources Minister Durai Murugan said on Tuesday.The chief minister would hold consultations with Vijayan during his visit to Kerala this …

Supreme Court to hear plea to reduce water level at Mullaperiyar dam in January 2025
1 month, 1 week ago

Supreme Court to hear plea to reduce water level at Mullaperiyar dam in January 2025

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Friday fixed in January a detailed hearing of a petition seeking to bring down the permissible water level of the Mullaperiyar Dam, situated in the Cardamom Hills of the Western Ghats, from 142 ft to 120 ft to obviate the possibility of the dam breaching. “In view of the recent tragedy that occurred in Wayanad, the …

Kerala Opposition Leader says ‘water for Tamil Nadu and security for Kerala’ policy should guide construction of new dam at Mullaperiyar
5 months ago

Kerala Opposition Leader says ‘water for Tamil Nadu and security for Kerala’ policy should guide construction of new dam at Mullaperiyar

The Hindu  

Kerala’s Leader of the Opposition V.D. Satheesan has said a policy of “water for Tamil Nadu and security for Kerala” should guide the construction of a new dam at Mullaperiyar. Mr. Satheesan said Tamil Nadu feared Kerala had proposed a new dam to reduce its share of water from Mullaperiyar. UDF meet to discuss issue Mr. Satheesan said the Mullaperiyar …

Plea in SC seeks lowering of water level in Mullaperiyar dam in view of Wayanad disaster
5 months ago

Plea in SC seeks lowering of water level in Mullaperiyar dam in view of Wayanad disaster

The Hindu  

A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court to bring down the permissible water level of the British-era Mullaperiyar dam, situated in the Cardamom Hills of the Western Ghats in Kerala, from 142 feet to 120 feet to obviate the possibility of the dam breaching. “In view of the recent tragedy that occurred in Wayanad, the water level of …

Forum plans to resume agitation for a new dam at Mullaperiyar
5 months ago

Forum plans to resume agitation for a new dam at Mullaperiyar

The Hindu  

The deaths and devastation caused by the Wayanad landslip has once again stoked apprehensions about the safety of the 129-year-old masonry gravity dam at Mullaperiyar in Idukki. Mr. Eden said the United Nations University-Institute for Water, Environment and Health had highlighted the issues faced by the dam in its 2021 report, ‘Ageing Water Storage Infrastructure: An Emerging Global Risk.’ The …

Kerala: Water level in Mullaperiyar stable, asserts district administration
5 months, 1 week ago

Kerala: Water level in Mullaperiyar stable, asserts district administration

New Indian Express  

IDUKKI: Busy battling the crisis triggered by the relentless rain and flooding over the past week, the Idukki administration is facing a new problem – the deluge of fake news sparked by incorrect reporting and rumours. Recently, fake messages, saying that the Mullaperiyar dam might burst, were circulated on social media, causing panic among people. In an official Facebook post, …

Why is there a fresh row on Mullaperiyar? | Explained
7 months, 1 week ago

Why is there a fresh row on Mullaperiyar? | Explained

The Hindu  

The story so far: The Expert Appraisal Committee of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change cancelled its May 28 meeting, which was supposed to consider Kerala’s request for a new Terms of Reference for conducting an Environment Impact Assessment for a new dam at Mullaperiyar in Idukki district. The Kerala Government’s latest move to get a new ToR …

Kerala's new dam move a conspiracy: TN parties
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Kerala's new dam move a conspiracy: TN parties

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: The Congress, PMK and the AMMK on Thursday strongly opposed the Kerala government’s move to get terms of reference for an environment impact assessment study from the union environment ministry for constructing a new dam at Mullaiperiyar on its territory and demolish the existing one maintained by the Tamil Nadu government. TNCC president K Selvaperunthagai, in a statement, expressed …

Time to talk: The Hindu Editorial on Tamil Nadu, Kerala and the Mullaperiyar dam row
8 months, 1 week ago

Time to talk: The Hindu Editorial on Tamil Nadu, Kerala and the Mullaperiyar dam row

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu’s latest application in the Supreme Court of India on the Mullaperiyar dam row shows that even 10 years after the Court’s decisive judgment allowing water to be stored till 142 ft. from the previously reduced 136 ft., several issues with Kerala still remain unresolved. In a rejoinder to Kerala’s reply in a case filed by an activist, Tamil …

Tamil Nadu moves Supreme Court, accuses Kerala of obstructing work on Mullaperiyar dam while ‘crying foul’ about its safety
8 months, 1 week ago

Tamil Nadu moves Supreme Court, accuses Kerala of obstructing work on Mullaperiyar dam while ‘crying foul’ about its safety

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu has accused Kerala in the Supreme Court of “crying foul” about the safety of the over 125-year-old Mullaperiyar dam while at the same time “wilfully obstructing” work essential to maintain the structure. “The State of Kerala on one hand raises the issue of comprehensive dam safety review, but on the other hand is obstructing in granting permissions and …

New dam in Mullaperiyar ‘only solution’, reiterates Kerala government
11 months, 3 weeks ago

New dam in Mullaperiyar ‘only solution’, reiterates Kerala government

The Hindu  

The Kerala government has reiterated that a new dam at Mullaperiyar in Idukki is the “only solution” for guaranteeing the safety of lakhs of people who reside in the downstream regions. The State government’s stand on the Mullaperiyar dam, which is over 120 year old, was made clear once again in the Governor’s policy address to the State Assembly on …

Odisha gears up preparations to deal with 'medium flood' in Mahanadi basin
2 years, 5 months ago

Odisha gears up preparations to deal with 'medium flood' in Mahanadi basin

India TV News  

Odisha flood news : The Odisha government is gearing up its preparation to deal with a "medium flood" in the Mahanadi river basin even as several areas across districts have been inundated due to heavy rain over the last few days, officials said on Monday. “We are expecting that 10.5 lakh cusec water will flow through Mundali barrage near Cuttack …

Kerala: Periyar basin water level rises as 2 dams are opened
2 years, 5 months ago

Kerala: Periyar basin water level rises as 2 dams are opened

Live Mint  

In a bid to avoid pressure on the water storage capacity, the Kerala government has decided to raise the shutters of the Mullaperiyar dam and Idukki reservoir, and this has led to a rise in water levels in the Periyar river basin. However, authorities have assured that ‘Despite a rising trend in water levels of the Periyar river basin, it …

Kerala: After Mullaperiyar Dam, Idamalayar Shutters Opened; People on Periyar River Bank Asked to Stay Vigilant
2 years, 5 months ago

Kerala: After Mullaperiyar Dam, Idamalayar Shutters Opened; People on Periyar River Bank Asked to Stay Vigilant

News 18  

The Ernakulam district administration has urged people residing along the banks of Periyar river to remain vigilant after the Idamalayar dam was opened on Tuesday to discharge 50 cumecs of excess water. Meanwhile the water level at the Idukki reservoir has increased to 2,387 feet and three shutters of Cheruthoni dam have been raised to 120 cm while two have …

Kerala weather update: More dams opened following red alerts, heavy rainfall
2 years, 5 months ago

Kerala weather update: More dams opened following red alerts, heavy rainfall

India TV News  

Highlights Various dams across Kerala continue to discharge excess water on Monday IMD has issued red alert in many areas as water level has breached upper rule curve of dams The water level at Cheruthoni dam of Idukki reservoir is at 2,385.70 feet Kerala weather update : Even though rains have subsided in Kerala, various dams across the state continue …

Explained | How has Mullaperiyar dam panel been empowered?
2 years, 9 months ago

Explained | How has Mullaperiyar dam panel been empowered?

The Hindu  

The story so far: On April 8, the Supreme Court ordered the reconstitution of the Mullaperiyar dam’s supervisory committee, which will include one technical expert each from Tamil Nadu and Kerala, the two States involved in the dispute concerning safety of the dam, and empowered the panel with functions and powers on par with that of the National Dam Safety …

Safety first: The Hindu Editorial on Mullaperiyar dispute and Dam Safety Authority
2 years, 9 months ago

Safety first: The Hindu Editorial on Mullaperiyar dispute and Dam Safety Authority

The Hindu  

The Central Water Commission ’s proposal to let the Mullaperiyar dam’s Supervisory Committee continue for a year essentially means status quo continues. The proposed arrangement, presented before the Supreme Court on Tuesday, has become necessary as the CWC is of the view that the National Dam Safety Authority, the regulatory body envisaged under the recently enacted Dam Safety Act, will …

Mullaperiyar Case : Supreme Court Suggests Giving Supervisory Committee Powers Under Dam Safety Act
2 years, 9 months ago

Mullaperiyar Case : Supreme Court Suggests Giving Supervisory Committee Powers Under Dam Safety Act

Live Law  

In connection with the Mullaperiyar dam dispute, the Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Centre and the states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala to consider a "working arrangement" where the court-appointed Supervisory Committee may be entrusted with the functions and duties of the National Dam Safety Authority under the Dam Safety Act, 2021.Last week, the Court had asked the Centre …

Let Mullaperiyar supervisory panel continue for a year while authority under Dam Safety Act takes form: Centre to SC
2 years, 9 months ago

Let Mullaperiyar supervisory panel continue for a year while authority under Dam Safety Act takes form: Centre to SC

The Hindu  

The Centre on Tuesday suggested to the Supreme Court to let the Mullaperiyar dam supervisory committee continue for a year, by which time the National Dam Safety Authority under the new Dam Safety Act will become fully functional. “During the period of one year, when the National Dam Safety Authority becomes fully functional, the Supervisory Committee on Mullaperiyar Dam may …

Mullaperiayar panel can debate and resolve demand for new dam: SC
2 years, 9 months ago

Mullaperiayar panel can debate and resolve demand for new dam: SC

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Seeking suggestions from Kerala and Tamil Nadu on empowering the Mullaperiyar supervisory committee, the Supreme Court on Thursday observed that the panel can "debate, discuss and resolve" Kerala's demand for a new dam. "If the Supervisory committee feels that the stability issue can be addressed better by having one more dam, then the committee can make the decision …

Mullaperiyar Dam Case : Supervisory Committee Should Be Reconstituted To Include Technical Members, Kerala Tells Supreme Court [Hearing Day 1]
2 years, 9 months ago

Mullaperiyar Dam Case : Supervisory Committee Should Be Reconstituted To Include Technical Members, Kerala Tells Supreme Court [Hearing Day 1]

Live Law  

Justice Khanwilkar: "Probably there are issues of structural stability and incidental to that there are issues of water level because it affects the structural stability also. These are broadly the points" Mr. Gupta: "I have the duty to flag one aspect- in the first writ petition, respondent three is Central water commission, which is the Union of India. 27 February …

Kerala Seeks Fresh Review Of Mullaperiyar Dam's Safety By Independent Panel Of Experts; Supreme Court Hearing Tomorrow
2 years, 9 months ago

Kerala Seeks Fresh Review Of Mullaperiyar Dam's Safety By Independent Panel Of Experts; Supreme Court Hearing Tomorrow

Live Law  

It is submitted that the necessary clearances for cutting the trees and the repair work of the approach road from Valakkadavu- Mullaperiyar road has to be sought under the Wild Life Act, Forest Conservation Act and Environmental Act. It is submitted that, moreover Tamil Nadu had filed an IA 28/2017 in O.S 3/2006 in 01.03.2017 before the Hon'ble Supreme Court …

Mullaperiyar Dam Case : Supreme Court To Start Final Hearing Tomorrow
2 years, 9 months ago

Mullaperiyar Dam Case : Supreme Court To Start Final Hearing Tomorrow

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday adjourned to Wednesday a batch of writ petitions raising safety concerns about the Mullaperiyar dam in Kerala, on the request of the state of Tamil Nadu. The bench headed by Justice A. M. Khanwilkar recorded, "As requested by Mr. Naphade, the matter is not to be called out today as he intends to take instructions …

Fresh Review Of Mullaperiyar Dam's Safety Not Necessary : Tamil Nadu Opposes CWC's Statement In Supreme Court
2 years, 11 months ago

Fresh Review Of Mullaperiyar Dam's Safety Not Necessary : Tamil Nadu Opposes CWC's Statement In Supreme Court

Live Law  

The State of Tamil Nadu has told the Supreme Court that there is no ground or necessity to have a fresh review on the safety of the Dam for storing water upto +142 ft.This has come in response to the Status Report filed by the CW, in which the authority had said that "a fresh review of the safety of …

Fresh Review Of Mullaperiyar Dam's Safety Due; Overall Condition Satisfactory On Visual Inspection: CWC Tells Supreme Court
2 years, 11 months ago

Fresh Review Of Mullaperiyar Dam's Safety Due; Overall Condition Satisfactory On Visual Inspection: CWC Tells Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Central Water Commission has told the Supreme Court that a "fresh review of the safety of the Mullaperiyar dam is due and is required to be undertaken".The Deputy Director of the CWC filed a status report before the Supreme Court in a batch of writ petitions seeking directions to ensure the safety of the 126-year old Mullaperiyar dam, which …

Mullaperiyar Dam Case : Supreme Court Asks Kerala To Approach Supervisory Committee With Grievance Over Tamil Nadu Releasing Water
3 years, 1 month ago

Mullaperiyar Dam Case : Supreme Court Asks Kerala To Approach Supervisory Committee With Grievance Over Tamil Nadu Releasing Water

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the State of Kerala to approach the Supervisory Committee of the Mullaperiyar dam with its grievance regarding the release of water from the dam without prior notice.The Court expressed a lack of inclination to adjudicate the merits of Kerala's application and observed that the grievances should be raised before the Committee. The Supreme Court …

Mullaperiyar Dam Case : Petitioners Urge Supreme Court To Prevent Tamil Nadu From Discharging Water At Night
3 years, 1 month ago

Mullaperiyar Dam Case : Petitioners Urge Supreme Court To Prevent Tamil Nadu From Discharging Water At Night

Live Law  

The Kerala-based petitioners have filed an additional affidavit before the Supreme Court accusing the Tamil Nadu Government and its officials of handling the operation of the Mullaperiyar dam carelessly and callously. The petitioners submit that the Tamil Nadu has been "terrorising" Kerala residents by discharging massive amounts of water at night without proper warnings.The primary. The petitioners submit that the …

Mullaperiyar Case: Tamil Nadu Lawyer Moves Supreme Court Seeking Central Security Protection For Dam
3 years, 1 month ago

Mullaperiyar Case: Tamil Nadu Lawyer Moves Supreme Court Seeking Central Security Protection For Dam

Live Law  

An advocate based in Tamil Nadu has moved the Supreme Court of India seeking directions to the Union of India to deploy any of the Central Security Force at the Mullaperiyar dam for its protection immediately.An application for impleadment has been filed by Stalin Baskaran in the writ petition filed by Kerala based petitioners seeking directions. An advocate based in …

TN released Mullaperiyar water without warning: Kerala
3 years, 1 month ago

TN released Mullaperiyar water without warning: Kerala

The Hindu  

Residents of towns and villages downstream of the Mullaperiyar Dam in Kerala were caught unawares early on Tuesday as over 5,000 cusecs of water was released into the Periyar river from the reservoir, which reached the upper rule level of 142 ft at midnight. The water reached the upper rule level of 142 ft at midnight and Tamil Nadu opened …

Mullaperiyar dam a water bomb: Mani
3 years, 1 month ago

Mullaperiyar dam a water bomb: Mani

The Hindu  

Former Electricity Minister and Udumbanchola MLA M.M. Mani has said the Mullaperiyar dam is a water bomb and a solution to it is possible if the governments of Tamil Nadu and Kerala come out for a new dam in its place. Speaking at an indefinite fast of farmers organised by the High Range Samrakshana Samiti at Nedumkandam on Tuesday, Mr. …

Mullaperiyar Baby Dam: State Of Tamil Nadu Moves Supreme Court Seeking Permission To Fell Trees For Strengthening Dam
3 years, 1 month ago

Mullaperiyar Baby Dam: State Of Tamil Nadu Moves Supreme Court Seeking Permission To Fell Trees For Strengthening Dam

Live Law  

In a new development relating to the Mullaperiyar dam dispute between the State of Kerala, where the dam is located, and the State of Tamil Nadu which manages the dam, the State of Tamil Nadu has moved the Supreme Court seeking permission to fell trees for strengthening the Baby Dam at Mullaperiyar.An application has been filed before the Top Court …

'Wholly Impermissible' : Tamil Nadu Opposes Kerala's Demand To Decommission Mullaperiyar Dam
3 years, 2 months ago

'Wholly Impermissible' : Tamil Nadu Opposes Kerala's Demand To Decommission Mullaperiyar Dam

Live Law  

In the Mullaperiyar dam case, the State of Tamil Nadu has filed a reply affidavit in the Supreme Court opposing the assertions made by the State of Kerala for the decommissioning of the existing dam and for reconstructing a new dam in that place.Tamil Nadu has said that such repeated assertions by the Kerala Government and the writ petitioners. In …

Mullaperiyar | 'No Amount Of Rejuvenation Can Perpetuate 126-Year Old Dam' : Kerala Seeks Reconsideration Of Rule Curve Adopted By TN For Water Level
3 years, 2 months ago

Mullaperiyar | 'No Amount Of Rejuvenation Can Perpetuate 126-Year Old Dam' : Kerala Seeks Reconsideration Of Rule Curve Adopted By TN For Water Level

Live Law  

Stressing on several aspects including the ageing of Mullaperiyar Dam and rapid rise in its water levels, the State of Kerala has pressed for reconsideration of rule curve prepared by Tamil Nadu to reckon the water level at Mullaperiyar Dam, before the Supreme Court. State of Kerala has pointed out the following reasons for reconsideration of upper rule level of …

Explained | What is the controversy over Mullaperiyar?
3 years, 2 months ago

Explained | What is the controversy over Mullaperiyar?

The Hindu  

The story so far: Coinciding with an episode of erratic, cataclysmic rain in Kerala’s high-ranges, the Supreme Court last week considered a public interest litigation petition filed by a Kerala physician and two former local body representatives on the operation of the Mullaperiyar dam over which Kerala and Tamil Nadu have been sparring for long. Kerala sought to restrict the …

IMD Issues Orange Alert in Five Districts of Kerala
3 years, 2 months ago

IMD Issues Orange Alert in Five Districts of Kerala

News 18  

The India Meteorological Department has issued an Orange alert for Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Kottayam and Idukki districts in south-central Kerala indicating heavy rains from October 30 to November 1. Meanwhile, the shutters of the Mullaperiyar dam in Kerala, operated by Tamil Nadu, were raised further on Saturday morning as the water level in the reservoir rose to 138.90 ft, officials …

Mullaperiyar Dam: Shutters to be raised further
3 years, 2 months ago

Mullaperiyar Dam: Shutters to be raised further

The Hindu  

The three raised spillway shutters of the Mullaperiyar dam are being raised further today to bring the water level in the reservoir down, Water Resources Minister Roshy Augustine's office said. The second, third and fourth shutters which are open will be raised by a further 30 cm for releasing an additional 831 cusecs, Tamil Nadu informed Kerala on October 30 …

Ruling, Opposition Members Spar Over Mullaperiyar Dam Issue in Kerala Assembly
3 years, 2 months ago

Ruling, Opposition Members Spar Over Mullaperiyar Dam Issue in Kerala Assembly

News 18  

Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 28: A day after the Supreme court directed to maintain the water level in Mullaperiyar dam at 139.5 feet as notified by an expert panel, the Kerala Assembly on Friday witnessed the ruling and opposition members sparring over the dam and the stand taken by the Left government on the issue. Attacking the government, the Congress-led UDF alleged …

Design of new Mullaperiyar dam to be ready by December
3 years, 2 months ago

Design of new Mullaperiyar dam to be ready by December

The Hindu  

The design of the new Mullaperiyar dam, which would replace the ageing one, would be ready in two months as experts are busy working on the hydrological safety of the proposed structure. The dam is back in news after Tamil Nadu opened the shutters of the dam on Friday following heavy rain in the catchment area and Kerala evacuating families …

Two spillway shutters of Mullaperiyar dam opened
3 years, 2 months ago

Two spillway shutters of Mullaperiyar dam opened

The Hindu  

Two spillway shutters of the Mullaperiyar dam in Idukki district were opened on the morning of October 29 after the water level crossed 138 feet. Spillway shutters 3 and 4 of the dam were opened by 35 cm each at 7.29 a.m., releasing 534 cusecs of water. As per the rule curve valid till October 31, the upper rule level …

Mullaperiyar Dam Case : Supreme Court Asks Kerala & Tamil Nadu To Abide By Committee Decision On Water Level; Next Hearing On Nov 11
3 years, 2 months ago

Mullaperiyar Dam Case : Supreme Court Asks Kerala & Tamil Nadu To Abide By Committee Decision On Water Level; Next Hearing On Nov 11

Live Law  

Asking the States of Kerala and Tamil Nadu to abide by the decision taken by the Supervisory Committee regarding the appropriate water level in the Mullaperiyar dam, the Supreme Court on Thursday adjourned the hearing in the case till November 11. The adjournment was granted after the State of Kerala sought for time to file an affidavit raising its disputes …

Water storage at Mullaperiyar dam reaches 138 ft, second warning issued
3 years, 2 months ago

Water storage at Mullaperiyar dam reaches 138 ft, second warning issued

The Hindu  

Public Works Department authorities have issued a second warning at the Mullaperiyar reservoir, after the water level reaching 138 feet at 3 a.m. on Thursday. Speaking to reporters in Cumbum, association representatives said that the Supreme Court had directed to store water up to 142 feet in 2014 in the reservoir, after ascertaining its safety and security, among other aspects. …

Mullaperiyar Dam Must Be Decommissioned, New Dam Needed : Kerala Govt Tells Supreme Court
3 years, 2 months ago

Mullaperiyar Dam Must Be Decommissioned, New Dam Needed : Kerala Govt Tells Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Kerala government has submitted before the Supreme Court that the Mullaperiyar dam is extremely vulnerable due to its age, large catchment area and limited storage capacity and therefore must be decommissioned for a new dam to be built. "Logical next step is construction of a new dam to ensure water to Tamil Nadu and security to people living downstream …

Mullaperiyar: follow water level notified by expert committee for the time being, SC tells Kerala and Tamil Nadu
3 years, 2 months ago

Mullaperiyar: follow water level notified by expert committee for the time being, SC tells Kerala and Tamil Nadu

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Thursday said the States of Tamil Nadu and Kerala will abide by the water level notified by the Supervisory Committee for the Mullaperiyar dam for the time being. "To assuage the apprehensions of the parties we place on record, for the time being, the parties will abide by the water level notified by the expert committee. …

Government machinery fully prepared for release for water from Mullaperiyar dam, says Roshy Augustine
3 years, 2 months ago

Government machinery fully prepared for release for water from Mullaperiyar dam, says Roshy Augustine

The Hindu  

The State government machinery is fully prepared for the release of water from the Mullaperiyar dam, Minister for Water Resources Roshy Augustine said on Thursday. Evacuation strategies will be finalised after Tamil Nadu informs Kerala about the volume of water to be released, Mr. Augustine told reporters in Thiruvananthapuram before heading to Idukki district to oversee the arrangements. Editorial | …

No need to change Mullaperiyar water level: panel
3 years, 2 months ago

No need to change Mullaperiyar water level: panel

The Hindu  

The Supervisory Committee recommended in the Supreme Court on Wednesday that there is no need to change the water level in the Mullaperiyar dam. The Supreme Court orally observed that the situation was not quite as urgent as was made out, with the water level still around 137 feet as on Wednesday. Kerala said the water level should not go …

Mullaperiyar dam storage well within permitted level: M.K. Stalin
3 years, 2 months ago

Mullaperiyar dam storage well within permitted level: M.K. Stalin

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Wednesday wrote to his Kerala counterpart Pinarayi Vijayan saying that the water level in the Mullaperiyar dam was being closely monitored and the current storage was well within the level permitted by the Supreme Court. Currently 2,300 cusecs of water is being drawn through the tunnel to the Vaigai basin since 8 a.m. …

Mullaperiyar Dam : No Change In Water Level Required, Says Committee; Supreme Court Seeks Kerala's Response
3 years, 2 months ago

Mullaperiyar Dam : No Change In Water Level Required, Says Committee; Supreme Court Seeks Kerala's Response

Live Law  

The Supervisory Committee constituted by the Supreme Court for the Mullaperiyar dam has decided that there is no need to change the water level in the dam. Day before yesterday, the Court had directed the supervisory committee to take an immediate decision on the appropriate water level, after certain petitioners raised alarm about the rising water level in the 126-year …

Mullaperiyar Dam: Plea In Supreme Court For Appointing Independent Scientists To Adjudge Life Span And Decommissioning Date
3 years, 2 months ago

Mullaperiyar Dam: Plea In Supreme Court For Appointing Independent Scientists To Adjudge Life Span And Decommissioning Date

Live Law  

A writ petition has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking issuance of direction to the Centre to appoint an Independent/impartial/qualified scientists of Reliability Science to study and adjudge the life span of Mullaperiyar Dam and sacrament the date on which the dam must be decommissioned. To solve the fears of five million people domiciled in central Kerala arising out …

Mullaperiyar Dam Not in Danger: Pinarayi Warns of Action on Social Media Rumours
3 years, 2 months ago

Mullaperiyar Dam Not in Danger: Pinarayi Warns of Action on Social Media Rumours

The Quint  

The chief minister told the state Assembly that the government is committed to its demand for a new dam at Mullaperiyar despite opposition, including from the Union government. Pinarayi on 24 October wrote to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, urging him to take necessary action to gradually release water from the dam considering the rising water level. Responding to …

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