Kerala: After Mullaperiyar Dam, Idamalayar Shutters Opened; People on Periyar River Bank Asked to Stay Vigilant
2 years, 7 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 been raised to 40 cm. It will cross the danger level when the water level reaches 3.76 m, district authorities said, adding that, the people residing along the banks of the river should remain vigilant. On Monday, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan had asked the people to remain vigilant as major dams across the State have been opened and the water level in the rivers was likely to rise.

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Water Levels in Godavari Surge, Prompting Urgent Warnings
6 months, 1 week ago

Water Levels in Godavari Surge, Prompting Urgent Warnings

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: The water level in the Godavari River is rising at an alarming rate, prompting the water resources authorities to issue an initial warning. As of 7:00 pm Tuesday, the water level at the Sir Arthur Cotton Barrage in Dowleswaram had reached 11.75 feet, with a discharge of 10.01 lakh cusecs. Authorities anticipate further increases in water levels and are …

Andhra Pradesh: High Flood Alert at Prakasam Barrage
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Andhra Pradesh: High Flood Alert at Prakasam Barrage

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: The Krishna river is in spate as over 9.94 lakh cusecs of water is being discharged from Prakasam barrage downstream into the sea here at 10 pm on Monday. The water resources authorities said they were getting an inflow of 9.94 lakh cusecs of water from upstream projects forcing them to lift all 70 gates to release water downstream. …

Plea in SC seeks lowering of water level in Mullaperiyar dam in view of Wayanad disaster
7 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 …

Ganga water level rises in Varanasi; admn on alert
7 months, 1 week ago

Ganga water level rises in Varanasi; admn on alert

Hindustan Times  

Varanasi district administration is on alert mode with water level in the Ganga rising continuously submerging all ghats. According to the Central Water Commission, the Ganga was flowing at 68.2 metres in Varanasi with a rising trend which is quite a close call as in Varanasi, the warning level is 70.272 metres and the danger level is 71.272 metres. According …

Kerala: Water level in Mullaperiyar stable, asserts district administration
7 months, 2 weeks 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, …

Red alert issued as Banasura Sagar reservoir in Wayanad nears upper rule limit
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Red alert issued as Banasura Sagar reservoir in Wayanad nears upper rule limit

The Hindu  

A red alert has been issued to people living on the banks of the Karamanthodu river after the water level in the Banasura Sagar reservoir of the Kerala State Electricity Board at Padinharethara in Wayanad district approached full capacity on Monday. The full storage level of the reservoir is 775.5 metres, and the red alert was issued after the water …

Water level in Periyar below flood warning level as rain continues to lash Ernakulam
8 months ago

Water level in Periyar below flood warning level as rain continues to lash Ernakulam

The Hindu  

Intermittent heavy rain continued to lash Ernakulam district on Thursday though no untoward incidents have been reported from any taluks so far. The authorities said that water level in the Periyar at monitoring stations such as Mangalappuzha, Marthandavarma and Kalady was below flood warning level on Thursday. The Indian Meteorological department has, in the meanwhile, said that Kerala and Lakshadweep …

Dam water level fast increasing: Flood alerts issued in TN
1 year, 3 months ago

Dam water level fast increasing: Flood alerts issued in TN

New Indian Express  

THENI: Following rainfall in the catchment areas, the water level of Vaigai dam increased by three feet on a single day on Monday. Similarly, the water level of Mullai Periyar dam also increased. According to official sources, the Mullai Periyar dam storage was at 136.5 ft in the wee hours on Monday, with an inflow of 5,987 cusecs and average …

Flood alert in Punjab’s Sangrur as water rises in Ghaggar
1 year, 7 months ago

Flood alert in Punjab’s Sangrur as water rises in Ghaggar

Hindustan Times  

Following incessant rain across the region, the district administration sounded a flood alert in surrounding areas of Ghaggar on Saturday. The water level in the seasonal river is around 749 feet while the danger mark is at 748.5 feet,” the DC said. The officials said there are over 50 breaches on the embankment of Ghaggar, which are yet to be …

Brace for more rain in Punjab, warns weatherman
1 year, 8 months ago

Brace for more rain in Punjab, warns weatherman

Hindustan Times  

Chandigarh The meteorology department on Monday raised an alert for more rainfall in the coming days and said the people can expect respite from Thursday onwards. Bhakra levels rise by six feet in a day Over the past three days, the Bhakra Dam reservoir has witnessed a steep increase in water levels. Agri department assessing loss The state’s agriculture department …

IMD issues red alert for Chandigarh, Mohali, Panchkula
1 year, 8 months ago

IMD issues red alert for Chandigarh, Mohali, Panchkula

Live Mint  

IMD on Monday issued red alert for Chandigarh, Mohali and Panchkula. Punjab chief secretary Anurag Verma chaired a high-level meeting with senior officials on Monday to take stock of the situation in the state due to continuous heavy rains and to speed up the relief work. Verma held the meeting with the administrative secretaries of the departments concerned, the deputy …

Storage of Jayakwadi Dam in Maha Rises to 95 Percent After Rains, Alert Sounded in 16 Villages
2 years, 7 months ago

Storage of Jayakwadi Dam in Maha Rises to 95 Percent After Rains, Alert Sounded in 16 Villages

News 18  

The storage of Jayakwadi dam in Maharashtra’s Aurangabad district has gone up to 95.65 per cent as water continues to rise in it due to rains in nearby areas, officials said on Thursday. An alert has been sounded in 16 villages located nearby along the banks of the Godavari river on which the dam in located, Paithan tehsildar Dattatreya Nilawad …

Six gates of Nagarjunasagar Dam opened partially
2 years, 7 months ago

Six gates of Nagarjunasagar Dam opened partially

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Heavy water inflow into the Krishna river following rainfall in its catchment areas forced the Telangana authorities to open six radial crest gates of the Nagarjunasagar dam to release water downstream. G. Paramesh, the deputy executive engineer of the Telangana water resources authority, said, “We are going to lift six gates by 10 feet to discharge surplus water downstream …

Kerala: Periyar basin water level rises as 2 dams are opened
2 years, 7 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 weather update: Very heavy rainfall predicted till tomorrow, major dams still releasing water
2 years, 7 months ago

Kerala weather update: Very heavy rainfall predicted till tomorrow, major dams still releasing water

India TV News  

Highlights IMD has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall over isolated areas of Kerala. Kerala weather update: The India Meteorological Department has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall over isolated areas of Kerala for today and tomorrow. Rains have been lashing the state for quite some time now, and major dams like Mullaperiyar and Banasursagar are still open and discharging …

Kerala: Idukki dam water level rises further, alert issued in these districts
2 years, 7 months ago

Kerala: Idukki dam water level rises further, alert issued in these districts

Live Mint  

Fearing floods, the Kerala government on Tuesday increased the height of one opened shutter at Idukki reservoir from 120 cm to 160 cm. Noting that the water level in the reservoir continues to rise, the district authorities informed that shutter number three will be raised to 160 cm while two and four will remain at 120 cm and shutter one …

Idamalayar dam opened, people living on Periyar river bank asked to stay vigilant
2 years, 7 months ago

Idamalayar dam opened, people living on Periyar river bank asked to stay vigilant

Deccan Chronicle  

Kochi: 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 …

Kerala weather update: More dams opened following red alerts, heavy rainfall
2 years, 7 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 …

Kerala weather update: Idukki dam opened after heavy rainfall
2 years, 7 months ago

Kerala weather update: Idukki dam opened after heavy rainfall

India TV News  

Kerala weather update: Idukki dam opened after heavy rainfall Kerala weather update: The decision to open the shutter and release water was taken after the water level exceeded the permitted capacity as per the rule curve of the reservoir. Highlights Shutters of Idukki dam were opened today in Kerala after heavy rainfall in catchment areas The shutters were opened after …

Kerala Seeks Fresh Review Of Mullaperiyar Dam's Safety By Independent Panel Of Experts; Supreme Court Hearing Tomorrow
2 years, 11 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 …

Shutters of Kerala's Idukki dam opened after Tamil Nadu's Mullaperiyar move; alert in 2 districts
3 years, 3 months ago

Shutters of Kerala's Idukki dam opened after Tamil Nadu's Mullaperiyar move; alert in 2 districts

Hindustan Times  

The Kerala government opened the shutters of the Cheruthoni dam in Idukki early on Tuesday to ease pressure after flow of water from the Mullaperiyar dam. The Tamil Nadu government opened nine gates of the grand old Mullaperiyar dam on Monday night in view of the rising water level in the reservoir. This was the first time that Tamil Nadu …

TN released Mullaperiyar water without warning: Kerala
3 years, 3 months 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 | 'No Amount Of Rejuvenation Can Perpetuate 126-Year Old Dam' : Kerala Seeks Reconsideration Of Rule Curve Adopted By TN For Water Level
3 years, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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 …

Two spillway shutters of Mullaperiyar dam opened
3 years, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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: follow water level notified by expert committee for the time being, SC tells Kerala and Tamil Nadu
3 years, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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 …

Kerala CM Asks Tamil Nadu to Draw Maximum Water from Mullaperiyar Dam as Rains May Intensify
3 years, 4 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, 4 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 …

‘Dangerous Tendency’: Kerala Police Advise Against Jumping Into Rivers to Catch Fish In Wake of Floods
3 years, 4 months ago

‘Dangerous Tendency’: Kerala Police Advise Against Jumping Into Rivers to Catch Fish In Wake of Floods

News 18  

In the wake of rain and landslides wreaking havoc in Kerala, the state police on Tuesday issued a new advisory asking people not to jump into rivers to catch fish when gates of the dams will be opened. Three sirens were sounded prior to the opening of each of the shutters of Cheruthoni dam, which was last opened three years …

Kerala Rains: Shutters of Idukki Dam Opened After 3 Years
3 years, 4 months ago

Kerala Rains: Shutters of Idukki Dam Opened After 3 Years

The Quint  

The Ernakulam district administration confirmed the opening of shutters 2 and 3 of Idamalayar dam by 50 centimetre each. Even though rains subsided in several parts of Kerala on Monday, after receiving heavy downpour last week, the decision to open shutters of these dams was taken as water levels there had reached close to the danger marks and more rains …

Kerala rains: Two shutters of Idamalayar dam raised; alert sounded
3 years, 4 months ago

Kerala rains: Two shutters of Idamalayar dam raised; alert sounded

India TV News  

Following incessant rains in Kerala that caused water levels in the state's dams to rise, two shutters of the Idamalayar Dam in Ernakulam district were opened for 50 cm each at 6 am on Tuesday, officials said. The water level of the Idamalayar Dam is 165.70 m with the full reservoir level being 169 m and the maximum water level …

With dams brimming, Kerala sets up panel to regulate discharge
3 years, 5 months ago

With dams brimming, Kerala sets up panel to regulate discharge

The Hindu  

Amid havoc caused by torrential rains over the past week leading to floods and landslips, the Kerala Government has constituted an expert committee to regulate the release of water from 81 dams across swollen rivers. Idukki reservoir With the water in the Idukki reservoir approaching the red alert level and the India Meteorological Department predicting heavy rainfall from Wednesday, the …

Red Alert for 10 Dams, Kakki Dam Opened, Sabarimala Pilgrimage on Hold: Kerala Govt
3 years, 5 months ago

Red Alert for 10 Dams, Kakki Dam Opened, Sabarimala Pilgrimage on Hold: Kerala Govt

News 18  

With water levels rising due to heavy rains in the catchment areas, a red alert was issued in respect of 10 dams in Kerala, two shutters of Kakki dam here were opened and pilgrimage to Lord Ayyappa temple in Sabarimala has been put on hold for now, state Revenue Minister K Rajan said on Monday. After a review meeting held …

Kerala rains: Alert sounded as water level rises across various dams; people shifted to safer locations
3 years, 5 months ago

Kerala rains: Alert sounded as water level rises across various dams; people shifted to safer locations

India TV News  

Heavy rains in catchment areas and the eastern hilly regions of Kerala have led to a rise in the water levels in various dams across the state. An Orange alert has been sounded in Kerala with water levels rising to 2,396.96 feet in the Idukki reservoir, one of the highest arch dams in Asia. As the water level at various …

Kerala Floods: Rains to Continue Till Evening, 105 Relief Camps Set up; Red Alert Issued for Dams
3 years, 5 months ago

Kerala Floods: Rains to Continue Till Evening, 105 Relief Camps Set up; Red Alert Issued for Dams

News 18  

A total of 105 relief camps have been set up across Kerala as heavy rains triggered catastrophic landslides and killed 21 in Kottayam and Idukki districts. The Met Department has issued a yellow alert in Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram and Kozhikode districts for Sunday. A red alert has been issued for dams Kaki in …

Dams Release Water, Flood Fear Rise In South Bengal Districts
3 years, 8 months ago

Dams Release Water, Flood Fear Rise In South Bengal Districts

News 18  

With rains continuing for the past three days in West Bengal, the water level has increased in the rivers and dams of southern districts which have given rise to fears of a flood-like situation. The water level in many rivers like Ajoy, Bhagirathi, Damodar, Darakeswar, Brahmani, Shilabati, Subarnarekha and Kangsabati are still under danger mark but it may not remain …

Heavy rains lash Kerala, yellow alert issued for 13 districts
4 years, 5 months ago

Heavy rains lash Kerala, yellow alert issued for 13 districts

Live Mint  

Heavy rainfall lashed most parts of Kerala today under the influence of deep depression in the Bay of Bengal with the weatherman forecasting more spells including downpour in the state’s Kozhikode district. Orange alert means heavy rainfall to very heavy rainfall ranging from 6 cm to 20 cm of rain while yellow alert indicates heavy rainfall ranging from 6 cm …

Respite for Kerala as Rains Abate, Idukki Landslide Toll Rises to 49 With 6 More Bodies Recovered
4 years, 7 months ago

Respite for Kerala as Rains Abate, Idukki Landslide Toll Rises to 49 With 6 More Bodies Recovered

News 18  

With a let up in the downpour, water receded in many low-lying areas of rain ravaged central Kerala on Monday, while the toll in landslip hit Pettimudi in Idukki rose to 49 with 6 more bodies being recovered from the debris as rescue operations continued to trace those missing. The Kerala government had on Saturday asked the Tamil Nadu government …

Water level at Mullaperiyar reservoir reaches 136 feet
4 years, 7 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 …

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