Tamil Nadu rejects Kerala’s claim that Mullaperiyar water caused floods
6 years, 4 months ago

Tamil Nadu rejects Kerala’s claim that Mullaperiyar water caused floods

Hindustan Times  

Tamil Nadu chief minister EK Palaniswami on Friday rejected Kerala’s “false and baseless” claims that excess water released from the Mullaperiyar dam had caused the Kerala floods, news agency ANI reported. The excess discharge of water from 80 dams caused flood in Kerala,” he said as the Supreme Court directed that the water in the 142-foot dam situated in Kerala but serves Tamil Nadu be maintained at 139 feet till August 31. “Water from Mullaperiyar Dam was released one week after the floods struck Kerala. Kerala had told the apex court on Thursday that Tamil Nadu’s failure to control release of water from the Mullaperiyar dam till the reservoir reached its full capacity was one of the reasons for the flash floods in Kerala that killed over 350 people and damaged property worth thousands of crores.

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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 …

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, …

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 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 …

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. …

'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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 : 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 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 …

Safety first: The Hindu Editorial on Mullaperiyar dispute
3 years, 2 months ago

Safety first: The Hindu Editorial on Mullaperiyar dispute

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court’s direction on Monday to the supervisory committee for the Mullaperiyar dam on the issue of the maximum water level has revived the controversy surrounding the dam. A few days ago, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan wrote to his Tamil Nadu counterpart, M.K. During a debate in the Assembly on Monday, Mr. Vijayan categorically stated that there was …

Mullaperiyar Dam: Kerala CM Warns of Legal Action Against Those Spreading False Propaganda
3 years, 2 months ago

Mullaperiyar Dam: Kerala CM Warns of Legal Action Against Those Spreading False Propaganda

News 18  

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday slammed false propaganda in social media claiming ‘danger’ to Mullaperiyar dam and warned of legal action against those who created panic among the people. 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 central government. Responding …

Pinarayi dispels rumours about Mullaperiyar dam’s safety
3 years, 2 months ago

Pinarayi dispels rumours about Mullaperiyar dam’s safety

The Hindu  

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan told the Assembly that scaremongers were spreading rumours of an imminent threat to the Mullaperiyar dam on social media. New dam Kerala would continue to lobby for a new dam at Mullaperiyar. The Tamil Nadu authorities were highly empathetic to Kerala’s demands, and officials of both States worked in tandem to ensure water levels in the …

Kerala CM Asks Tamil Nadu to Draw Maximum Water from Mullaperiyar Dam as Rains May Intensify
3 years, 2 months ago

Kerala CM Asks Tamil Nadu to Draw Maximum Water from Mullaperiyar Dam as Rains May Intensify

News 18  

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Sunday requested his Tamil Nadu counterpart M K Stalin to ensure that maximum quantity of water is drawn from Mullaperiyar dam as the reservoir level may reach 142 ft once the torrential rains intensify. Vijayan, in a letter written to the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, stated that at 4 PM, the inflow to Mullaperiyar …

Pinarayi Vijayan urges Stalin to draw Mullaperiyar water
3 years, 2 months ago

Pinarayi Vijayan urges Stalin to draw Mullaperiyar water

The Hindu  

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has written to his counterpart in Tamil Nadu, M.K. Stalin, stressing the “urgent need for the gradual release of water from the Mullaperiyar Dam through the tunnel to Tamil Nadu”. Mr. Vijayan said 2,109 cusecs of water were accumulating in the Mullaperiyar reservoir even after diversion from the Tamil Nadu side. He requested Mr. Stalin …

Tamil Nadu defends Mullaperiyar dam panel
4 years, 3 months ago

Tamil Nadu defends Mullaperiyar dam panel

The Hindu  

The Tamil Nadu government has rebutted allegations made in the Supreme Court that the Supervisory Committee for Mullaperiyar Dam “abdicated its duties” to evaluate the safety of the structure and water levels. “The Supervisory Committee duly assisted by the sub-committee are monitoring the system with reference to all safety aspects of the dam,” the affidavit said. Tamil Nadu said it …

Water level at Mullaperiyar reservoir reaches 136 feet
4 years, 5 months ago

Water level at Mullaperiyar reservoir reaches 136 feet

India Today  

The water level at Mullaperiyar reservoir in Idukki district of Kerala reached 136 feet late Sunday night, officials said. The Idukki district collector held discussions with the collector of Theni in neighbouring Tamil Nadu, with regard to the release of water through the tunnel to Vaigai dam. The Kerala government had on Saturday asked the Tamil Nadu government to release …

Tamil Nadu government announces water train for parched Chennai
5 years, 6 months ago

Tamil Nadu government announces water train for parched Chennai

Live Mint  

Bengaluru: As India watches in horror poignant stories of water shortage emerging from its second richest state, Tamil Nadu, the state government on Friday announced a 220km water train every day to bring water to its capital city Chennai. Chennai, India’s fourth largest city, needs about 800 million litres of water daily, but the public water board has been able …

Tamil Nadu releasing water from Mullaperiyar Dam didn't cause Kerala floods: CWC report
6 years, 4 months ago

Tamil Nadu releasing water from Mullaperiyar Dam didn't cause Kerala floods: CWC report

Firstpost  

The Kerala government had claimed that the sudden release from the Mullaperiyar dam forced it to release more water from the Idukki reservoir, becoming one of the causes of the floods. Built in 1895 on the Periyar River in Idukki district of Kerala, the Mullaperiyar Dam came under the spotlight after the Kerala government accused Tamil Nadu, which maintains the …

Opinion | In Kerala, dammed if you do, dammed if you don’t
6 years, 4 months ago

Opinion | In Kerala, dammed if you do, dammed if you don’t

Live Mint  

The rain in Kerala this monsoon has been relentless. In particular, two episodes of deluge—the first in June and the second in August—tipped the balance from normal to disastrous, with the excess rain being carried in torrents to the Arabian Sea by Kerala’s rivers. On the back of two weeks of incessant rain, for the single 24-hour period starting 15 …

The Hindu Explains | Genesis of the Mullaperiyar dispute
6 years, 4 months ago

The Hindu Explains | Genesis of the Mullaperiyar dispute

The Hindu  

The colonial-era Mullaperiyar dam has again become a source of friction between Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Though the original dispute was over the appropriateness of the dam’s water level, Kerala, already reeling under severe adverse impact from floods, has surprised everyone this time by accusing Tamil Nadu of having carried out “sudden releases” of water. In Kerala’s assessment, Tamil Nadu …

Mullaperiyar water release: Tamil Nadu shares details with Supreme Court
6 years, 4 months ago

Mullaperiyar water release: Tamil Nadu shares details with Supreme Court

The Hindu  

Countering Kerala’s version in the Supreme Court that sudden water releases from the Mullaperiyar dam into the Idukki and Idamalayar dams downstream led to the deluge, Tamil Nadu presented statistics of its controlled and gradual water release on the crucial days of August 15 and 16, when the Mullaperiyar dam’s water level overshot the 140 feet mark. Water spilled from …

Gave regular warnings to Kerala, Tamil Nadu tells SC
6 years, 4 months ago

Gave regular warnings to Kerala, Tamil Nadu tells SC

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu warned Kerala when the water level rose in the Mullaperiyar dam during the critical days of the devastating floods, the State said in a counter-affidavit filed before the Supreme Court on Friday. ‘Warnings issued’ Tamil Nadu submitted that it had “duly informed Kerala since the water level in the Dam reached +136 ft. “The allegation that action was …

Kerala Floods- Mullaperiyar Dam's Water Level Be Reduced By 2-3 Feet Below 142 Mark Till August 31:SC [Read The Order]
6 years, 4 months ago

Kerala Floods- Mullaperiyar Dam's Water Level Be Reduced By 2-3 Feet Below 142 Mark Till August 31:SC [Read The Order]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday required the Full Reservoir Level in the Mullaperiyar dam to be reduced by 2-3 feet below the 142 feet mark, as allowed in its 2014 judgment, and be maintained thus till August 31. "We have also been apprised by Mr. Narasimha, learned Additional Solicitor General that, as stated by the Chairman of the Committee, the …

SC orders to maintain Mullaperiyar dam water level at 139 ft
6 years, 4 months ago

SC orders to maintain Mullaperiyar dam water level at 139 ft

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Friday agreed with the conclusion of the Disaster Management sub-committee that the water level in the Mullaperiyar reservoir should be maintained two or three feet below the permissible limit of 142 feet till August 31 as an immediate precaution to guard against floods or other disasters. Tamil Nadu, represented by senior advocate Shekhar Naphade, however, submitted …

Kerala floods: Supreme Court orders water level in Mullaperiyar Dam to be maintained at 139ft
6 years, 4 months ago

Kerala floods: Supreme Court orders water level in Mullaperiyar Dam to be maintained at 139ft

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court directed the Tamil Nadu government on Friday to ensure the water level in the Mullaperiyar dam is maintained at 139 feet, two feet below the permissible limit fixed by it, till August 31 keeping in view the unprecedented floods in Kerala. The observation came after the Tamil Nadu government alleged that “it could be a part of …

Tamil Nadu CM rejects Kerala’s claim that Mullaperiyar water release caused flooding
6 years, 4 months ago

Tamil Nadu CM rejects Kerala’s claim that Mullaperiyar water release caused flooding

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Friday dismissed the Kerala government’s allegation in the Supreme Court that a sudden release of water from the Mullaperiyar dam by Tamil Nadu led to flooding of its districts. Mr. Palaniswami said the floods in Kerala were caused by very heavy rain and surplus flows from various dams in different parts of …

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 …

Kerala Floods: 'Lower water level of Mullaperiyar dam', panel on disaster management directs Tamil Nadu
6 years, 4 months ago

Kerala Floods: 'Lower water level of Mullaperiyar dam', panel on disaster management directs Tamil Nadu

India TV News  

A disaster management sub-committee has asked Tamil Nadu to keep water limit of Mullaperiyar Dam 2-3 feet below the 142-feet FRL mark till August 31, in the wake of Kerala floods. The suggestion came after the committee comprising officials from the Centre, including the Water Resources Ministry, Kerala and Tamil Nadu reviewed the water level of the reservoir. Earlier on …

Sudden Release From Mullaperiyar Dam One Of The Causes Of Flood, Kerala Govt Submits In SC [Read Affidavit]
6 years, 4 months ago

Sudden Release From Mullaperiyar Dam One Of The Causes Of Flood, Kerala Govt Submits In SC [Read Affidavit]

Live Law  

The Kerala Government has filed an affidavit in the Supreme Court stating that Tamil Nadu Government's refusal to start controlled release of water from Mullaperiyar dam when water level reached 136 feet, resulted in sudden release when water level neared 140 feet. It is also pointed out that the storage capacity of the Idukki dam between its Full Reservoir Level …

Kerala, After The Flood: Despite Pinarayi Vijayan's denial, govt mismanagement and negligence can't be ruled out
6 years, 4 months ago

Kerala, After The Flood: Despite Pinarayi Vijayan's denial, govt mismanagement and negligence can't be ruled out

Firstpost  

If it was mismanagement in controlling the water from Idukki dam that sent the Periyar into Kochi city in Kerala, in Pathanamthitta and especially Pandanad which saw the deepest of the miseries, it was the sheer failure of an early warning system Editor’s note: Described as one of the worst since 1924 by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, the rains in …

400 dead. Crores lost. The cost of the Kerala floods
6 years, 4 months ago

400 dead. Crores lost. The cost of the Kerala floods

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Battered by torrential rains, Kerala is witnessing the worst floods in a century. The second spell of monsoon fury since 8 August worsened the situation, as heavy rains for days compelled the administration to open the shutters of the dams, which led to flooding, leaving low-lying areas submerged. The India Meteorological Department said Idukki and Palakkad districts have …

Kerala floods highlight India’s poor dam management
6 years, 4 months ago

Kerala floods highlight India’s poor dam management

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Could the Kerala floods have been prevented? Under relentless downpours, poor dam management may have aggravated the floods, raising questions about the role of dams in Kerala and other states. James Wilson, an officer with the Kerala state water agency, estimated that the Idukki and Idamalayar dams together have stored 21.3% of the Periyar’s annual flow, greatly limiting …

Trial by water: how Kerala is coping with an extraordinary natural disaster
6 years, 4 months ago

Trial by water: how Kerala is coping with an extraordinary natural disaster

The Hindu  

The last thing Varghese Thalikaparambil, 72, probably saw on that Thursday night of apocalyptic rain was water cascading into his house at Manikandanchal, on the banks of the Pooyamkutty river —a tributary of the mighty Periyar in Kuttampuzha panchayat along the eastern border of Kerala’s Ernakulam district. ‘River reclaimed its lost self’ Before long, the main strand of the Periyar …

Will Reduce The Water Level In Mullaperiyar Feet-By-Feet: Sub Committee Under Disaster Management Act Informs SC [Read Order]
6 years, 4 months ago

Will Reduce The Water Level In Mullaperiyar Feet-By-Feet: Sub Committee Under Disaster Management Act Informs SC [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday required the National Crisis Management Committee to consider reducing the water level in the Mullaperiyar dam below the 139 feet mark.In the wake of the floods in Kerala, the bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra directed the states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu to adhere to the said committee’s recommendations for Full Reservoir Level …

Supreme Court tells Kerala's National Crisis Management Committee to consider lowering water level of Mullaperiyar Dam by 3 feet
6 years, 4 months ago

Supreme Court tells Kerala's National Crisis Management Committee to consider lowering water level of Mullaperiyar Dam by 3 feet

Firstpost  

Supreme Court has asked the National Crisis Management Committee and a sub-committee set up by Kerala to deal with the flood situation in the state to coordinate and consider to reduce the water level at the Mullaperiyar Dam from the existing 142 feet to 139 feet. New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday asked the National Crisis Management Committee and …

Kerala floods: M'periyar water level should be below 136 ft'
6 years, 4 months ago

Kerala floods: M'periyar water level should be below 136 ft'

Deccan Chronicle  

Kottayam: Geologist Dr A. V. George feels the Mullaperiyar water level should stay below 136 feet. There are ‘fracture zones’ at the catchment area of the Mullaperiyar dam which will be weakened due to the pressure when the water level is increased, he said. The studies conducted by the National Centre for Earth Science Studies and the Indian Institute of …

Kerala Floods: Consider To Bring Down The Water Level To 139 ft In Mullaperiyar Dam: SC [Read Order]
6 years, 4 months ago

Kerala Floods: Consider To Bring Down The Water Level To 139 ft In Mullaperiyar Dam: SC [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Thursday required the Committee under section 9 of the Disaster Management Act to urgently meet with the Kerala and Tamil Nadu state authorities over the management of the Mullaperiyar reservoir water, directing a report to be submitted by Friday morning.The bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra urged that the water level be tried to be …

Kerala rains: Tiff with Tamil Nadu over release of water from Mullaperiyar dam adds to state's troubles
6 years, 4 months ago

Kerala rains: Tiff with Tamil Nadu over release of water from Mullaperiyar dam adds to state's troubles

Firstpost  

Kerala’s two-page letter pleaded with Tamil Nadu to start releasing water in smaller quantities, instead of doing so only after the water reached the level of 142 feet. Such a stand is inappropriate as the readings from manual gauge posts are prone to error, more so given the current weather and wind conditions at the dam site.” This was part …

Kerala Floods: Plea In SC To Monitor Water Level Of Mullaperiyar Dam, Announcement Of Disaster Management Plan [Read Application]
6 years, 4 months ago

Kerala Floods: Plea In SC To Monitor Water Level Of Mullaperiyar Dam, Announcement Of Disaster Management Plan [Read Application]

Live Law  

The petitioner’s lawyer mentioned before a bench headed by Justice Ranjan Gogoi who directed him to appear mention it before the bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra at 2 PM.In view of the raging floods in Kerala and level of water in Mullaperiyar dam rising menacingly, a resident of Mullaperiyar in Kerala Russel Joy has knocked the doors of …

Situation worsens in Kerala as incessant rains continue; shutters of 35 dams open for the first time in history
6 years, 4 months ago

Situation worsens in Kerala as incessant rains continue; shutters of 35 dams open for the first time in history

Firstpost  

Heavy rains in Kerala since Tuesday filled the reservoirs of the dams to full capacity, and the fresh bout of rainfall on Wednesday claimed 21 lives and disrupted life in 12 of the 14 districts. The heavy rain in Kerala since Tuesday filled the reservoirs of the dams to full capacity, and the fresh bout of rainfall on Wednesday claimed …

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