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 to “give immediate directions to the authorities to ensure that the maximum quantity of water is drawn from Mullaperiyar Dam through the tunnel to Vaiga Dam and gradually release the water downstream”. He also requested Mr. Stalin to direct the Tamil Nadu authorities to intimate the Kerala government at least 24 hours in advance about the opening of shutters to “help us take precautionary measures to ensure the safety of the people living downstream of the dam”.

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Flood alert issued as Tamil Nadu's Poondi reservoir nears full capacity
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Flood alert issued as Tamil Nadu's Poondi reservoir nears full capacity

India Today  

Heavy rain in Chennai and surrounding districts has filled reservoirs to their maximum levels, prompting authorities to issue a flood alert. The Water Resources Department has released 1,000 cucuses of water from the Poondi reservoir into the Kosasthalaiyar River as a precaution. On Thursday morning, Poondi reservoir’s water level stood at 34.05 feet, just one foot shy of its full …

Minister denies Edappadi’s claim of TN not trying to raise Mullaiperiyar level
3 months, 1 week ago

Minister denies Edappadi’s claim of TN not trying to raise Mullaiperiyar level

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Taking exception to AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami’s charge that the DMK government took no step to raise the Mullaiperiyar Dam water level from 142 to 152 feet, Water Resources Minister Duraimurugan on Tuesday said the state government led by Chief Minister MK Stalin has been making every effort to achieve this. Referring to the hunger strike announced …

Vijayawada city struggles with 0.70 TMCFT of flood water
4 months ago

Vijayawada city struggles with 0.70 TMCFT of flood water

The Hindu  

The Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority estimated that Vijayawada city has a staggering 0.70 TMCFT of stagnant flood water as on Sunday. While the flood water is receding slowly, the prediction of a fresh spell of heavy to extremely heavy rain on September 8, including in NTR district, due to yet another depression in the Bay of Bengal situated …

Kerala Opposition Leader says ‘water for Tamil Nadu and security for Kerala’ policy should guide construction of new dam at Mullaperiyar
4 months, 4 weeks 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
4 months, 4 weeks 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 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, …

AP to Have Rains for Two More Days
1 year, 5 months ago

AP to Have Rains for Two More Days

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: The IMD has warned of heavy rainfall in AP for two more days from July 27 to 28. IMD also warned of heavy to very heavy rainfall in three districts - Alluri Sitarama Raju, Bapatla and Prakasam – and issued an alert that officials be prepared to swing into action based on need. For Friday, IMD warned of heavy …

Odisha gears up preparations to deal with 'medium flood' in Mahanadi basin
2 years, 4 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 …

Kerala rains | Flood situation turns grim in Central Travancore
2 years, 5 months ago

Kerala rains | Flood situation turns grim in Central Travancore

The Hindu  

The flood situation in Central Travancore took a turn for the worse on August 4 as incessant rainfall pounded parts of the region after a brief hiatus, triggering a fresh series of landslides on the eastern high-ranges and inundating more villages along the Northern and Upper Kuttanad in the downstream The torrential rains have caused all major rivers, which were …

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 …

Shutters of Kerala's Idukki dam opened after Tamil Nadu's Mullaperiyar move; alert in 2 districts
3 years, 1 month 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, 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 | '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 …

Chennai rains update: Flood alert sounded after three reservoirs opened, Stalin visits affected areas
3 years, 2 months ago

Chennai rains update: Flood alert sounded after three reservoirs opened, Stalin visits affected areas

Live Mint  

Chennai and its suburban areas received heavy rains overnight leading to all-around water-logging and traffic snarls on Sunday. Following this, authorities sounded a preliminary flood alert as three city reservoirs were opened in a phased manner to release surplus water. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin inspected several inundated areas, including Perambur Barracks road, Otteri bridge, and Padi, with top …

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: 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 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 …

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 …

Kerala rains: Two shutters of Idamalayar dam raised; alert sounded
3 years, 2 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 …

Incessant rains lead to overflowing of water bodies in Telangana
3 years, 4 months ago

Incessant rains lead to overflowing of water bodies in Telangana

Deccan Chronicle  

Khammam/Kothagudem: Incessant rains led to the overflowing of water bodies in these regions. The rainfall of Mulakalapalli was 175mm,Tekulapalli 166mm, Julurpad 163mm, Burugumapahad 155mm, Paloncha 157mm, Manuguru 151mm, Bhadrachalam 128mm, Dummgudem 124mm, Yellandu 117mm, Dammapet 110mm, Aswapuram 105mm and Aswaraopet 104mm. Mandals like Karepalli, Kamepalli, Sattupalli and Vemsoor in Khammam district received above 100mm rainfall on Tuesday. The incessant rains …

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 …

Respite for Kerala as Rains Abate, Idukki Landslide Toll Rises to 49 With 6 More Bodies Recovered
4 years, 5 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, 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 …

Kerala rain: People living near Periyar in Ernakulam shifted to safer areas
4 years, 5 months ago

Kerala rain: People living near Periyar in Ernakulam shifted to safer areas

The Hindu  

Relentless rain since Thursday night continued to pound on the low-lying areas in Ernakulam as hundreds were shifted to safer destinations as a precautionary measure against the rising water levels in the Periyar and Muvattupuzha rivers as on Friday afternoon. The water level in Muvattupuzha river basin reached the 10.56 mark against the flood warning level of 9.01 metre. Musthafa, …

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