Four districts in south Tamil Nadu face acute drinking water crisis as dams go dry
1 year, 8 months ago

Four districts in south Tamil Nadu face acute drinking water crisis as dams go dry

The Hindu  

Drinking water supply during this summer in four southern districts may be unprecedentedly erratic and give a major headache to the official machinery as storage level in Papanasam and Manimuthar dams that collectively take care of the drinking water supply in these districts has fallen sharply. Consequently, four southern districts may face acute drinking water shortagethis summer. With the storage level in the Papanasam dam dwindling fast, water level has fallen to 19 feet against its maximum storage level of 143 feet and the reservoir has only less than 10% of water. The TWAD Board has sunk 236 active infiltration wells along the 122-km-long Tamirabharani watercourse from Papanasam to Punnaikayal to supply drinking water to Tirunelveli, Tenkasi, Thoothukudi and Virudhunagar districts.

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Water released from Karuppanadhi dam
1 week, 3 days ago

Water released from Karuppanadhi dam

The Hindu  

Kamal Kishore on Tuesday released water from Karuppanadhi dam for pisanam paddy cultivation. Under the Karuppanadhi irrigation project, canals such as Perunkal, Pappankal, Seevalankal, Idaikal, Kilankadu, Urmelazhagian will irrigate 9,514.70 acres of direct and indirect irrigation lands. For the current pisanam season, water will be released from the dam at the rate of 25 cusecs, depending on the availability of …

Heavy rain brings copious storage into dams in Virudhunagar district
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Heavy rain brings copious storage into dams in Virudhunagar district

The Hindu  

Two days of rainfall reported in Virudhunagar district and Western Ghats of neighbouring Tenkasi district since Friday brought copious inflow to the dams in Virudhunagar district. Though the storage in all dams got swelled significantly, the officials had to discharge water from at least four dams -- Periyar Pilavakkal, Vemabakottai, Irukkangudi and Golwarpatti -- as a precautionary measure on Friday …

Tanks, bed dams in Puducherry reach full storage in recent rain
4 weeks ago

Tanks, bed dams in Puducherry reach full storage in recent rain

The Hindu  

: All the 84 tanks and 25 bed dams in Puducherry are filled to its full capacity due to heavy rain and discharge of water from dams in neighbouring districts of Tamil Nadu. As per data available with the Public Works Department, the 84 tanks spread across two municipalities and five commune panchayats have a total storage capacity of 1,599.88 …

Rain Due to Fengal Fills Up Five Dams in Tirupati
1 month, 1 week ago

Rain Due to Fengal Fills Up Five Dams in Tirupati

Deccan Chronicle  

Tirupati: Cyclone Fengal has caused incessant rainfall over past three days on the hill town of Tirumala, leading to all its five major dams—Papavinasanam, Akasaganga, Gogarbham, Kumaradhara, and Pasupudhara—nearing their full capacity. It is currently holding 4,345 lakh gallons of water, against its full storage capacity of 5,240 lakh gallons. Gogarbham Dam has reached its full capacity of 2,833 lakh …

Water released from Papanasam dam to benefit 86,000 acres of land in Tirunelveli and Thoothukudi districts
2 months, 1 week ago

Water released from Papanasam dam to benefit 86,000 acres of land in Tirunelveli and Thoothukudi districts

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Speaker M Appavu on Monday released water for irrigation from Papanasam dam here. The water release for the pisanam crop would benefit nearly 86,000 acres of land in Tirunelveli and Thoothukudi districts, officials said and added that water was being released from Servalaru and Manimuthar reservoirs too. In a brief chat with reporters, Mr Appavu said …

Flood Alert: 15 Villages Along River Sathanur Face Heavy Rainfall
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Flood Alert: 15 Villages Along River Sathanur Face Heavy Rainfall

The Hindu  

Water from the Sathanur dam in Tiruvannamalai has been released for the third time this month, with a total inflow of 3,630 cusecs per second. The water has reached 114.50 feet, exceeding the dam's capacity of 119 feet. The villages along the riverbank have been issued a flood alert due to the rising water levels.

Water Levels in Reservoirs Near Capacity as Rainfall Spurs Flood Alerts in Coimbatore and Tiruppur
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Water Levels in Reservoirs Near Capacity as Rainfall Spurs Flood Alerts in Coimbatore and Tiruppur

The Hindu  

Heavy rainfall has caused water levels in reservoirs across Coimbatore and Tiruppur to rise close to maximum capacity. The water levels in Sholayar Dam, Parambikulam Dam, Aliyar Dam, Thirumoorthy Dam, and Amaravathy Dam have all reached or exceeded their maximum allowed levels, prompting flood alerts and setting up relief camps for people living along river embankments. The heavy rainfall has …

Tamil Nadu's Water Reservoirs at 64% Full, a Sign of Hope for Irrigation
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu's Water Reservoirs at 64% Full, a Sign of Hope for Irrigation

New Indian Express  

Tamil Nadu's reservoirs are at 64.11% capacity, significantly higher than last year's 35.58%. The storage level in Mettur reservoir has reached 62,140 million cubic feet, 384% higher than last year. Similarly, Bhavanisagar reservoir has 21,141 mcft of water, also showing a 210% increase from the previous year.

Heavy Rains Expected in Andhra Pradesh, Water Levels at Risk
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Heavy Rains Expected in Andhra Pradesh, Water Levels at Risk

New Indian Express  

Officials are concerned as Andhra Pradesh braces for more rains in the coming days. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast rainfall in parts of the State, with storage levels of reservoirs currently high. Officials are worried that heavy inflows could be difficult to handle, especially with reservoirs already full from recent rains.

Meghadri Gadda Under Control, Says Collector
4 months ago

Meghadri Gadda Under Control, Says Collector

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam: Due to heavy rain, the water level in the Meghadri Gadda Reservoir in Pendurthi mandal has surged to 57.4 feet. Harendira Prasad and MLA P.G.V.R Naidu visited the reservoir for an assessment, as it is a crucial water source for Vizag residents. The collector highlighted that the reservoir's maximum water level is 61 feet. The district collector said that …

Kadam Project Nears Full Capacity After Heavy Rains
4 months, 1 week ago

Kadam Project Nears Full Capacity After Heavy Rains

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The Kadam project in Nirmal district has 6.32 thousand million cubic feet of water as against its gross capacity of 7.6 TMC due to heavy rains in the upper regions of Nirmal and Adilabad districts in the last two days. The water level in the Sriramsagar project stood at 1,086 feet — just five feet shy of reaching the …

Water level maintained at 120 feet in Mettur
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Water level maintained at 120 feet in Mettur

The Hindu  

The water level in the Stanley Reservoir continues to be maintained at its full reservoir level of 120 feet as the entire inflow of 12,500 cusecs continued to be discharged for irrigation here on Wednesday. At 8 a.m., the water and storage levels were at full capacity, measuring 120 feet and 93.47 tmc ft respectively. Meanwhile in Erode, water level …

Manair Reservoir receives water despite lack of rains in Karimnagar
5 months ago

Manair Reservoir receives water despite lack of rains in Karimnagar

New Indian Express  

KARIMNAGAR: Despite the lack of significant rainfall in the Karimnagar and Rajanna-Sircilla districts, the water levels in the Mid Manair Reservoir and the Lower Manair Dam have been steadily rising. According to irrigation authorities, MMR is receiving 6,462 cusecs of water from various sources, including Sripada Yellampalli, Manair, Mulavagu and flood flow canals. In light of the water inflow into …

Respite for Marathwada as Jayakwadi dam records 25% water storage on Aug 7
5 months ago

Respite for Marathwada as Jayakwadi dam records 25% water storage on Aug 7

Hindustan Times  

The Marathwada region got a breather as the Jayakwadi dam on the Godavari river recorded 25% water storage level on August 7. Earlier, there was serious concern over the Jayakwadi dam’s water storage level after the dam recorded just 5.21% water storage till July 27 despite the region receiving above normal rainfall in the month of July. With water released …

Water Storage and Supply Disrupted in Key Telangana Irrigation Projects
5 months ago

Water Storage and Supply Disrupted in Key Telangana Irrigation Projects

Deccan Chronicle  

Adilabad/Nalgonda: Even as most irrigation projects received are good inflows, storing water in the projects or supplying it downstream has been affected for various reasons. Meanwhile, at Nagarjunasagar, water release to the left canal was increased to 8,022 cusecs from 7,610 cusecs to fill up irrigation tanks downstream in Nalgonda, Suryapet and Khammam districts. The project holds 298 tmc ft …

Krishna river flows close to danger level as Maharashtra releases water, threatens flash floods in north Karnataka region
5 months, 1 week ago

Krishna river flows close to danger level as Maharashtra releases water, threatens flash floods in north Karnataka region

Hindustan Times  

The Krishna river, often regarded as the lifeline of North Karnataka, is facing a significant increase in water inflow from Maharashtra as this unexpected surge has led to the river swelling beyond its danger level, sparking concerns of potential flooding, officials familiar with the matter The water level of the Krishna river increased at an alarming rate amid continuous heavy …

Jayakwadi Dam storage only 5 per cent despite above-normal July rainfall
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Jayakwadi Dam storage only 5 per cent despite above-normal July rainfall

Hindustan Times  

Even as the region received above-normal rainfall in July, Jayakwadi Dam at Paithan taluka in Aurangabad district has recorded only 5.21 per cent of water storage. The dam’s water level till 8.30 am on July 27 was 5.21 per cent, against 28.79 per cent recorded on the same day last year. If the dam water level continues to be at …

Tamil Nadu Mettur Dam level rises to 83 feet, water release only after it touches 100 feet
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu Mettur Dam level rises to 83 feet, water release only after it touches 100 feet

New Indian Express  

SALEM: The water level at Mettur Dam has risen to 83.980 feet, driven by inflow of 72,731 cusecs, from Karnataka. Authorities stated water would be released for delta irrigation only if level crosses 100 feet. An official from the Water Resources Department stated that water level, which was at 44.62 feet against a full capacity of 120 feet last week, …

Belagavi and Bagalkot farmers and fishermen warned not to venture into the Krishna
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Belagavi and Bagalkot farmers and fishermen warned not to venture into the Krishna

The Hindu  

Officials have warned farmers and fishermen not to enter the Krishna or its tributaries owing to the rising water levels in Belagavi and Bagalkot districts. Over 72,286 cusecs of water were released into the Lal Bahadur Shashtri reservoir over the Krishna in Alamatti in Bagalkot district on Thursday. The Raja Lakhamagouda dam over the Ghataprabha at Hidkal in Belagavi district …

Major projects present bleak picture even after 45 days into rainy season
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Major projects present bleak picture even after 45 days into rainy season

The Hindu  

Delay in the penetration of south-west monsoon rains in the catchment areas of Krishna and Godavari basins, particularly in the upstream States of Karnataka and Maharashtra, is keeping the water level in major reservoirs in Telangana, including the joint storage facilities Srisailam and Nagarjunasagar, low, even 45 days into the rainy season. As of Sunday morning, the storage of water …

Himachal dams filled to the brim with onset of monsoon
6 months, 1 week ago

Himachal dams filled to the brim with onset of monsoon

Hindustan Times  

As Himachal braces for the imminent monsoon, the state’s dam reservoirs are already teeming with water, nearing critical danger levels. Preemptive warnings about potential water releases have been sent out, with the Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam issuing alerts to release water from the Nathpa Dam on the Sutlej River and advising residents to avoid riverbanks. Despite the widespread filling of …

Farmers urge State government to thwart Karnataka’s move to build dam at Mekedatu
6 months, 1 week ago

Farmers urge State government to thwart Karnataka’s move to build dam at Mekedatu

The Hindu  

Expressing concern over the poor storage at the Mettur dam and Karnataka’s continued refusal to release Tamil Nadu’s share of waters in the Cauvery, farmers’ representatives in Tiruchi district on Friday called upon the State and Union governments to thwart the upper riparian State’s plan to build a balancing reservoir across the river at Mekedatu. Raising the issue, R. Subramanian, …

Water level at India's main reservoirs drops to 23%: CWC report
7 months, 1 week ago

Water level at India's main reservoirs drops to 23%: CWC report

The Hindu  

The water level of the country's 150 main reservoirs has dropped to 23% and is 77% less than last year's levels at this time, according to Central Water Commission data. The 150 main reservoirs monitored by the CWC have a combined live storage capacity of 178.784 BCM, which is around 69.35% of the total storage capacity created in the country. …

Farmers in Andhra Pradesh dread plummeting water levels in reservoirs ahead of kharif
7 months, 1 week ago

Farmers in Andhra Pradesh dread plummeting water levels in reservoirs ahead of kharif

The Hindu  

Even as farmers gear up for kharif operations, plummeting water levels to near-dead storage levels in the reservoirs across the State remain their major cause of concern. According to officialinformation, the water available in the Godavari, Krishna, Penna, and other river basins is a mere 226.92 TMC as against the gross capacity of Full Reservoir Level of 983.49 TMC. Prakasam …

Water level in TN's Pillur dam rises by 3.5 feet after heavy rain
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Water level in TN's Pillur dam rises by 3.5 feet after heavy rain

New Indian Express  

COIMBATORE: In the wake of relentless rainfall, the water level in the Pillur Dam has seen a remarkable increase of 3.5 feet in just a single day, said officials. The surge in water levels in the dams, particularly the Pillur Dam, is attributed to the continuous rainfall in the dam’s catchment areas. Presently, the water level in the Pillur Dam …

Water scarcity looms southern India, reservoir levels drop to 17 pc of capacity
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Water scarcity looms southern India, reservoir levels drop to 17 pc of capacity

India TV News  

Looming water scarcity continues to trouble the southern region. According to the latest bulletin released by the CWC, total live storage available in the reservoirs in the southern region has dropped to a mere 17% of their total capacity, significantly below historical averages. The bulletin, which provides an overview of reservoir storage levels across India, mentioned that the 42 reservoirs …

Karnataka Water Crisis: 105 villages in Mysuru district likely to face water scarcity in next 2 months
9 months ago

Karnataka Water Crisis: 105 villages in Mysuru district likely to face water scarcity in next 2 months

The Hindu  

The Mysuru Zilla Panchayat took stock of possible water scarcity in the district due to depleting water levels in reservoirs and plummeting groundwater table coupled with heat wave conditions. Gayatri said that 105 villages in the district have been flagged as likely to face drinking water scarcity over the next two months. While thrust is on ensuring drinking water, officials …

AP to Seek 15 tmc-ft of Krishna Water from Nagarjunasagar Dam
9 months, 2 weeks ago

AP to Seek 15 tmc-ft of Krishna Water from Nagarjunasagar Dam

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Andhra Pradesh would claim its right to get 15 tmc-ft of Krishna water from Nagarjunasagar Dam to cater to the drinking water needs of four districts - Palnadu, Guntur, Prakasam and parts of Bapatla - from April to July. AP officials say that, out of the proposed distribution of 21 tmc-ft of water in the ratio of nearly 15 …

Water level in 750 minor irrigation projects in Marathwada at 12.92 pc, down from 34.28 pc last year
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Water level in 750 minor irrigation projects in Marathwada at 12.92 pc, down from 34.28 pc last year

New Indian Express  

CHHATRAPATI SAMBHAJINAGAR: The water level in 750 minor irrigation projects in Maharashtra's Marathwada region stood at 12.92 per cent, down from 34.28 per cent at this time last year, an official said on Monday. "Water storage stands at 210.91 million cubic metres, which is 12.92 per cent of capacity, in Marathwada. On March 22 last year, the water storage was …

Water woes | A searing crisis in Karnataka and its IT capital, Bengaluru
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Water woes | A searing crisis in Karnataka and its IT capital, Bengaluru

The Hindu  

The Karnataka water crisis has affected more than 7,000 villages, 1,100 wards, and 220 talukas thus far. While the water level at the Krishnaraja Sagar Dam hit a five-year low for February, the underground water table levels have also depleted, aggravating the crisis. Shivakumar, “Karnataka has not witnessed such a severe drought in the last 30-40 years.” In Bengaluru, water …

Coimbatore’s water woes escalate
10 months, 1 week ago

Coimbatore’s water woes escalate

The Hindu  

Coimbatore has been grappling with an acute shortage of drinking water since December 2023, attributed to reduced supply from the Siruvani dam by the Kerala government. In response to the erratic drinking water supply, households, like that of S. Vandana in Gandhima Nagar, have resorted to boiling and consuming salt water, considering it a more economical option compared to purchasing …

Water released from Kuppanatham dam in Tiruvannamalai as sowing for paddy season gets underway
10 months, 1 week ago

Water released from Kuppanatham dam in Tiruvannamalai as sowing for paddy season gets underway

The Hindu  

March 02, 2024 02:45 pm | Updated 02:45 pm IST - TIRUVANNAMALAI Water was released from Kuppanatham dam in Chengam near Tiruvannamalai town on Saturday, March 2, 2024, following requests from farmers to help them irrigate 9,432.76 acres of paddy fields in the region. Water from the neighbouring Sathanur dam will help irrigate over 45,000 acres of farmland in the …

Manapparai residents facing short supply of drinking water again
10 months, 1 week ago

Manapparai residents facing short supply of drinking water again

The Hindu  

Complaints of drinking water scarcity have begun to resurface in Manapparai and neighbouring villages. The Manapparai municipality, which has no local sources, solely depends on the Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage Board for drinking water. Though there are some improvements in the water supply in the recent past, it is said that the civic body continued to face constrain …

Water level at KRS dam in Karnataka at 5-year low
10 months, 1 week ago

Water level at KRS dam in Karnataka at 5-year low

The Hindu  

The scorching heat in south interior Karnataka over the last few weeks and the spectre of hotter days ahead has raised concern over depleting water levels in the Krishnaraja Sagar across the Cauvery river, which is the main source of drinking water for major cities and towns in the region. Sources in the Cauvery Neeravari Nigam Limited told The Hindu …

Water level in dams falls to 50%
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Water level in dams falls to 50%

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Water level in dams across the state has fallen to 50.57% well before the commencement of the summer season, spiking concerns of shortage as the existing stock must last for another five months, till July 15. HT Image Maharashtra has 2,994 small, medium and major dams with a total live storage capacity of 40,485 million cubic metres. The total …

NE monsoon deficit in Tamil Nadu: Groundwater levels in north districts drop
11 months ago

NE monsoon deficit in Tamil Nadu: Groundwater levels in north districts drop

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Following the North-East monsoon, significant changes in groundwater levels have been observed across the state. The groundwater levels in southern districts that received heavy rainfall recently - Tirunelveli, Tenkasi, Thoothukudi, Kanyakumari, and Virudhunagar - have improved compared to the previous year. However, the situation is starkly different in Dharmapuri, with groundwater levels plummeting to 7.29 m compared to 3.6 …

After much delay, Coimbatore’s Pilloor - III water supply project ready for inauguration
11 months ago

After much delay, Coimbatore’s Pilloor - III water supply project ready for inauguration

The Hindu  

Pilloor - III water supply project, an initiative aimed at strengthening Coimbatore city’s water resources, is set for inauguration after facing persistent delays since its inception in 2021. But, the project will commence sooner than expected.” The entire project, costing ₹ 776 crores and covering 156 acres, is a part of the Central Government’s Amruth Scheme, and includes a long …

Heavy rains bring copious waters to Tirumala reservoirs
1 year, 1 month ago

Heavy rains bring copious waters to Tirumala reservoirs

The Hindu  

The incessant rains that pounded Tirumala town in the past two days have brought copious amounts of water to the reservoirs in the area. Papavinasanam dam, the biggest source of drinking water in the area, is just short by two meters to reach its Full Reservoir Level of 697.14 meters and the water level at Gogarbham dam is 2,889 feet …

Hydel power plants in Karnataka to be idle following weak monsoon
1 year, 2 months ago

Hydel power plants in Karnataka to be idle following weak monsoon

The Hindu  

A weak southwest monsoon has led to low water levels in reservoirs this year, in turn impacting power generation in hydel dams. The cumulative water storage in three major hydel dams is only 43.75% of their capacity, forcing Karnataka Power Corporation Limited to go for thermal energy and conserve the available water for the coming summer. Data on major hydel …

Prakasam peasants worried over poor storage in Krishna basin reservoirs
1 year, 3 months ago

Prakasam peasants worried over poor storage in Krishna basin reservoirs

The Hindu  

The farmers in the drought-prone Prakasam district are keeping their fingers crossed in view of the poor storage in the reservoirs across the Krishna river in Andhra Pradesh. Thanks to 42.7% excess rainfall till September 22, the crop coverage improved to 42% now from 22% of 5,36,442 acres till August, according to a report compiled by the Agriculture department. ‘‘The …

Protests in Karnataka after SC refuses to stay CWMA order on releasing water to TN
1 year, 3 months ago

Protests in Karnataka after SC refuses to stay CWMA order on releasing water to TN

The Hindu  

Farmers in Mandya resorted to a flash protest and staged a demonstration in the town and other parts of the district on September 21 soon after the Supreme Court refused to intervene in the order of the Cauvery Water Management Authority directing Karnataka to release 5,000 cusecs of water per day to Tamil Nadu till September 27. Responding to the …

Water level in dams in Tiruppur district receding fast, farmers encouraged to raise millets to tide over situation
1 year, 4 months ago

Water level in dams in Tiruppur district receding fast, farmers encouraged to raise millets to tide over situation

The Hindu  

Water level in the dams in Tiruppur district that serve as irrigation sources is depleting fast, raising apprehensions among farmers about crops drying up due to the intense heat. As per the readings on Wednesday, water level in Amaravathi Dam stood at 58.43 feet against the maximum of 90 feet. Likewise, in Tirumurthy Dam, the water level stands at 25.39 …

Hot spell, depleted storage levels in dams, precipitate misery of farmers in Tiruppur
1 year, 4 months ago

Hot spell, depleted storage levels in dams, precipitate misery of farmers in Tiruppur

The Hindu  

The current hot spell has increased the worries of farmers in Tiruppur district, as, with less than average rainfall this year, they could be staring at the eventuality of crops withering away. However, with less than average rainfall this year, and with water in the dams that serve as sources of irrigation receding, representatives of farmer welfare organisations say their …

Poor storage in reservoir, reduced flows upset farmers in Rayalaseema region
1 year, 4 months ago

Poor storage in reservoir, reduced flows upset farmers in Rayalaseema region

Deccan Chronicle  

ANANTAPUR: Poor storage along with reduced inflows from upstream areas of the Krishna basin at Srisailam reservoir is causing tense moments for the farmers in the Rayalaseema region. Farmers started mounting pressure on the government, seeking justice for those in drought-hit areas, who faced serious drinking water and irrigation problems throughout the year. As the farmers were demanding the release …

Proposal to lower water level in Srisailam reservoir: Buggana
1 year, 5 months ago

Proposal to lower water level in Srisailam reservoir: Buggana

Deccan Chronicle  

Kurnool: Finance minister Buggana Rajendranath has announced that the government would evaluate the water levels in the Srisailam reservoir and take necessary steps to release water for irrigation for Kurnool and Nandyala districts through various sources. Rajendranath also said a proposal was under consideration to lower the water level in the Srisailam reservoir from 863 feet to 854 feet, using …

Rain improves water level in Siruvani Dam
1 year, 5 months ago

Rain improves water level in Siruvani Dam

The Hindu  

The south west monsoon gained momentum with widespread rain in the Western Ghats. Pilloor reservoir, the city’s one of the major drinking water service provider, was receiving around 6,000 cusecs of water and the water level stood at 86 ft as against the Full Reservoir Level of 100 ft. As a matter of precaution, 6,000 cusecs of water was being …

Dry spell in Telangana leads to poor water inflows for dams
1 year, 5 months ago

Dry spell in Telangana leads to poor water inflows for dams

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: The dry spell in Telangana continued on Thursday, as the state, barring Kothagudem, Khammam, Nizamabad, Kamareddy, Mahbubabad, Nirmal and Medak — which received 5 cm to 11 cm of rainfall on the day — received scanty rainfall. In the Godavari basin, the Sriramsagar project clocked a water level of 1066.6 feet and storage of 22.924 TMC ft on Thursday. …

Siruvani Dam storage level goes up as 30 mm rainfall recorded at catchment area: TWAD Board
1 year, 6 months ago

Siruvani Dam storage level goes up as 30 mm rainfall recorded at catchment area: TWAD Board

The Hindu  

Coming as a relief to residents of Coimbatore in areas supplied under the Siruvani Drinking Water Scheme, a 30 mm rainfall in 24 hours as of Wednesday at 8.30 a.m. was recorded at the catchment area in Palakkad district in Kerala, according to the Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage Board. With this, the water level in Siruvani Dam has …

Mettur Dam’s storage depleted by nearly 6 TMC in one week following water release for irrigation
1 year, 6 months ago

Mettur Dam’s storage depleted by nearly 6 TMC in one week following water release for irrigation

The Hindu  

Storage at the Mettur dam, the lifeline of the Cauvery delta in Tamil Nadu, has witnessed a net depletion of nearly six thousand million cubic feet after the commencement of water release for irrigation a week ago, on June 12, 2023. On Monday, the dam’s water level stood at 98.98 feet with the storage being 63.526 thousand million cubic feet …

In view of monsoon delay, water managers keep their fingers crossed about T.N. getting sufficient Cauvery flows
1 year, 7 months ago

In view of monsoon delay, water managers keep their fingers crossed about T.N. getting sufficient Cauvery flows

The Hindu  

With the Mettur dam, the lifeline of the Cauvery delta, getting ready for the commencement of water release for irrigation on the customary date of June 12, water managers are keeping their fingers crossed about Tamil Nadu getting sufficient flows in the Cauvery in the coming months. In view of the importance of the monsoon for the Cauvery catchment in …

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