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 that State. “The water released from the Mullaperiyar Dam flowed only in one part of the State. According to him, pressure due to sustained heavy discharge through the regulator led to the collapse of a portion of the brick masonry structure built in 1836 by Sir Arthur Cotton.

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

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

Deccan Chronicle  

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

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

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

The Hindu  

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

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 …

Mamata again writes to PM Modi on Bengal flood, says her govt not consulted on water release by DVC
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Mamata again writes to PM Modi on Bengal flood, says her govt not consulted on water release by DVC

New Indian Express  

KOLKATA: Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee wrote another letter to PM Narendra Modi on the flood situation in West Bengal, maintaining that Damodar Valley Corporation released water from its reservoirs without consulting her government, inundating several districts. Responding to Banerjee's earlier letter to the PM, Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Paatil had said the state's officials were informed at every stage …

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

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

The Hindu  

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

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

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

The Hindu  

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

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

Forum plans to resume agitation for a new dam at Mullaperiyar

The Hindu  

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

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

Kerala: Water level in Mullaperiyar stable, asserts district administration

New Indian Express  

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

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

Why is there a fresh row on Mullaperiyar? | Explained

The Hindu  

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

Mullaiperiyar row: TN Farmers stage stir against Kerala's proposal, burn GO copies
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Mullaiperiyar row: TN Farmers stage stir against Kerala's proposal, burn GO copies

New Indian Express  

MADURAI : Condemning the Kerala government's proposal to construct a new dam at Mullaiperiyar, members of the Tamil Nadu Farmers Association along with several others staged a protest in front of the post office in Tallakulam here on Tuesday. The protest comes in the wake of the Kerala government recently sending a proposal to conduct an environmental impact assessment study …

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

Kerala's new dam move a conspiracy: TN parties

New Indian Express  

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

TN facing one more inter-State river water dispute
7 months, 3 weeks ago

TN facing one more inter-State river water dispute

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: State Water Resources Minister Durai Murugan lashed out at Leader of the Opposition Edappadi K Palaniswami for accusing the DMK government of maintaining a silence on the Kerala’s government’s moves to construct a check dam across River Silanthi at Peruguda in Idukki district’s Devikulam taluk. In a statement on Monday, the Water Resources Minister said that keeping a discreet …

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

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

The Hindu  

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

Panneerselvam opposes Kerala Governor’s speech mentioning new dam at Mullaperiyar
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Panneerselvam opposes Kerala Governor’s speech mentioning new dam at Mullaperiyar

The Hindu  

Former Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam on Friday, January 26, 2024 condemned the Kerala government over the announcement in the Governor’s speech in the Assembly, which reportedly mentioned the proposal for a new dam at Mullaperiyar. In the reported Governor’s speech, there was an announcement that constructing a new dam in Mullaperiyar was the only way to ensure the safety of …

“Will Not Stick To Power,” Asserted CM
1 year, 2 months ago

“Will Not Stick To Power,” Asserted CM

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday assured the farmers that he will initiate steps to protect the interests of farmers at all costs and asserted that he would not sacrifice farmers for the sake of power. Siddaramaiah met agitating farmers in Mandya who were on a protest against water release to Tamil Nadu. In such a distress situation, he said, …

Bommai leads BJP delegation to KRS, asks govt. to stop release of water to T.N.
1 year, 4 months ago

Bommai leads BJP delegation to KRS, asks govt. to stop release of water to T.N.

The Hindu  

The former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai led a delegation of BJP leaders to KRS reservoir near here to examine the “ground situation” and appealed to the State government to immediately stop releasing water to Tamil Nadu. Expressing concern over the depleted water level in the reservoir, Mr. Bommai warned the government that people of the State may face a shortage …

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 …

TN Assembly passes resolution to prevent Karnataka from building dam in Mekedatu
2 years, 9 months ago

TN Assembly passes resolution to prevent Karnataka from building dam in Mekedatu

India Today  

A furore of condemnation was recorded in the Tamil Nadu Assembly on Monday, March 21, against the Karnataka government’s decision to allocate funds for building a dam at Mekedatu over river Cauvery. This was done without acquiring permission from the concerned states or the Centre and also not adhering to the Supreme Court’s or Cauvery Water Tribunal’s orders. As a …

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

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

Live Law  

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

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

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

Live Law  

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

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

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

Live Law  

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

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

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

Live Law  

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

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

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

Live Law  

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

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

TN released Mullaperiyar water without warning: Kerala

The Hindu  

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

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

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

Live Law  

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

Mullaperiyar Dam Case : 'Not Looking At It Adversarially', Supreme Court Says Adjourning Hearing To Nov 22
3 years, 2 months ago

Mullaperiyar Dam Case : 'Not Looking At It Adversarially', Supreme Court Says Adjourning Hearing To Nov 22

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Saturday observed that it was not looking at the dispute between the States of Tamil Nadu and Kerala in the Mullaperiyar dam issue in an adversarial manner.A bench comprising Justices AM Khanwilkar and CT Ravikumar made this oral remark while adjourning a batch of petitions filed by Kerala-based petitioners seeking directions to ensure the safety of …

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

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

Live Law  

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

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

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

Live Law  

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

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

Explained | What is the controversy over Mullaperiyar?

The Hindu  

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

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

IMD Issues Orange Alert in Five Districts of Kerala

News 18  

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

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 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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