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Idukki: The water level in the Mullaperiyar dam has risen to 135.85 feet, following renewed rainfall in the Periyar Tiger Reserve, a key catchment area. The increased inflow has led Tamil Nadu to draw water at a rate of 2,100 cusecs per second. With the possibility of continued heavy rainfall and rising inflow, earlier alerts had indicated that the spillway shutters might be opened today to release excess water into the Periyar River. Local panchayats have issued public announcements using loudspeakers as a precautionary measure. If the shutters are opened, the released water will flow through the Periyar River toward the Idukki reservoir. However, officials have clarified that the current water level in the river remains low, and there is no immediate cause for concern.
Heavy rains have triggered an orange alert in five Kerala districts, leading to rising river levels and flooding. Consequently, dam shutters are being opened across the state, including Banasura Sagar and Moozhiyar. Authorities are also preparing for the potential opening of the Mullaperiyar dam, managed by Tamil Nadu, prompting evacuations in vulnerable areas of Idukki district.Heavy rains lashed various parts of Kerala with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing an orange alert in fi ...Read More >
Chandigarh: Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday said the state govt was consistently working to provide better resources to the doctors and quality healthcare services to the citizens.He mentioned that medical colleges were being established in every district.While there were only six medical colleges in 2014, the number has now increased to 15, and nine new colleges are under construction. As a result, MBBS seats in the state increased from 700 in 2014 to 2,185, at present. The state govt aims to increase the MBBS seats to over 3,400 by 2029, said Saini.The CM was addressing a ...Read More >
PESHAWAR, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 18th Jul, 2025) In recent years, devastating floods have become an increasingly frequent threat across many regions of South Asia including Pakistan, wreaking havoc on homes, economy, livestock, agriculture, livelihoods, and infrastructure, affecting common man. While large-scale flood control projects often require extraordinary funding and time, water experts are now turning their attention to a more humble yet effective solution i.e small dams to a ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, Jun 28 (PTI) Heavy rains lashed various parts of Kerala with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing an orange alert in five districts of the state for the day. The IMD sounded the orange alert in Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki, Malappuram and Wayanad districts of the state for the day. An orange alert means very heavy rain of 11 cm to 20 cm. Rains in the state during the last few days raised water level in various rivers leading to flooding of various low-lying areas and displacing hundreds from their homes. It also led to opening of shutters in some dams, ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], July 18 (ANI): Amid continued monsoon activity and widespread cloudy weather across Himachal Pradesh, all major dams in the state are operating within their safe operational levels as of 3 pm today, according to the latest Daily Dam Status Report issued by the state authorities. The report covers the operational status of 25 major dams and barrages spanning the Satluj, Beas, Ravi, and Yamuna river basins. Despite heavy inflows and significant discharge in several regions, no dam has breached its Full Reservoir Level (FRL) or High Flood Level (HFL) thresholds ...Read More >
A bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Bhushan R Gavai and justice K Vinod Chandran issued notice while hearing a petition filed by Save Kerala Brigade, a non-profit organisation, which has sought exploring the possibility of constructing a new dam due to concerns over the safety of Mullaperiyar dam owing to climate change and heightened seismic activity. The bench said, "The dam is one of the oldest, 130 years old. Some directions will have to be issued for strengthening it." While the dam, b ...Read More >
Idukki: Following heavy rains, the water levels at various dams in Idukki have risen, prompting authorities to release water, the district administration said on Saturday. The water level in the Mullaperiyar dam has crossed 137 feet, leading to the opening of three shutters to 75 cm and the release of 163 cusecs of water at 9 am, according to an official statement.At 8 am, the water level at the dam was recorded as 138.25 ft above the permissible limit, officials said.The volume of water released may be increased later in accordance with the rule curve, they said.Residents living along the ba ...Read More >
Idukki (Kerala), Jun 27 (PTI) Authorities in Kerala's Idukki district are preparing for the possible opening of the Mullaperiyar dam on Saturday, after Tamil Nadu officials indicated they may open the shutters once the water level reaches 136 feet. As a precaution, the district administration has completed arrangements to evacuate 3,220 people from 883 families living in low-lying areas, an official release said here on Friday. These include villages such as Periyar, Manjumala, Upputhura, Elappara, Ayyappankovil, Kanchiyar, Aanavilasam, and Udumbanchola. District Collector V Vigneshwari has ...Read More >
Gadwal: The Priyadarshini Jurala Project (PJP) dam is witnessing substantial inflows as of 6:00 PM on July 9, 2025. The dam authorities have reported a water level of 317.650 meters (1,042.159 feet), which is just below the Full Reservoir Level (FRL) of 318.516 meters. The gross storage capacity currently stands at 7.933 TMC, while the live storage is reported at 4.226 TMC. Inflow and Outflow Dynamics: The dam is receiving an inflow of 1,22,000 cusecs, a significant surge attributed to upstream rainfall and increased river catchment flow. To manage the incoming water and maintain reservoir s ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, Jun 28 (PTI) As heavy rains lashed various parts of Kerala, water in many rivers rose to dangerous levels prompting evacuation of hundreds of people living in low-lying areas and riverbanks. Shutters of some dams in Palakkad and Pathanamthitta districts of the state were also opened during the day to release excess water. As the rains continued, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert in seven districts -- Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur, Malappuram and Wayanad -- of the state for the day. An orange alert means very heavy ra ...Read More >
Kurnool, July 7 (UNI) The Srisailam reservoir, one of the biggest projects in Andhra Pradesh across the river Krishna, is receiving 1,98,550 cusecs of water and the officials are planning to lift crest gates to release water to the downstream Nagarjuna Sagar project. Following incessant rains in the catchment areas, the Srisailam project is receiving heavy inflows from the Jurala and Sukesula projects. Officials sources said that 23,924 cusecs of water is being released by generating hydropower at the right embankment while 35,315 cusecs of water is being released through hydropower generati ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, June 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Amid continuous rainfall in the catchment areas, the water level at the Mullaperiyar dam touched 136 feet late Saturday night, prompting Tamil Nadu authorities to announce the opening of the dam's shutters at 10 a.m. on Sunday. Officials have warned that if inflows continue to increase at the current pace, they may be forced to begin releasing water even earlier in the morning to avoid exceeding the dam's safety threshold. The decision comes as the inflow into the reservoir reached 5,867 cusecs, while Tamil Nadu is currently drawing 2,117 cusecs t ...Read More >
Rudraprayag (Uttarakhand) [India], July 7 (ANI): Heavy rainfall in Rudraprayag and adjacent areas of Uttarakhand has increased the water flow in the Alaknanda river. However, even after the heavy rainfall and increased water flow, the river is still flowing below the danger mark. Meanwhile, in the neighbouring state, Himachal Pradesh, despite widespread rainfall and localised disruption to public utilities across, water levels in all major dams remain within safe operational limits, and hydroelectric power generation continues largely uninterrupted, according to the State Emergency Operation ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], July 18 (ANI): Amid continued monsoon activity and widespread cloudy weather across Himachal Pradesh, all major dams in the state are operating within their safe operational levels as of 3 pm today, according to the latest Daily Dam Status Report issued by the state authorities. The report covers the operational status of 25 major dams and barrages spanning the Satluj, Beas, Ravi, and Yamuna river basins. Despite heavy inflows and significant discharge in several regions, no dam has breached its Full Reservoir Level (FRL) or High Flood Level (HFL) thresholds ...Read More >
IDUKKI: Due to heavy rainfall lashing catchment areas and the IMD issuing an orange alert in Idukki on June 28, the shutters of Mullaperiyar dam are likely to be opened if water level reaches 136ft on Saturday. As per a release from the Idukki administration, water level in the dam as of 4pm on Friday was 135.25ft against the permissible level of 142ft. While the inflow of water was 3,800 cusecs at 4pm, Tamil Nadu was discharging 2,050 cusecs of water from the dam. "In the backdrop of heavy rain lashing the catchment areas -- Periyar and Thekkady -- of the dam, and IMD issuing orange alert i ...Read More >
Himachal Pradesh reports that major dams are operating safely. This is despite widespread rainfall. The State Emergency Operation Centre confirms water levels are within permissible limits. Hydroelectric power generation continues largely uninterrupted. Authorities are closely monitoring dam inflows and discharges. Residents in low-lying areas are advised to remain cautious. There is no immediate flood threat from any major dam.Despite widespread rainfall and localised disruption to public utilit ...Read More >
CHENNAI: AT only 16 years of age, Tayin Arun is at the forefront of a new generation of talented surfers, part of a brand-new movement of Indian surfing. Enjoying an almost meteoric rise in the junior divisions, the surfer broke through to the national surfing team last year, and is now looking to prove his worth with the rest of his teammates at the upcoming ASF Asian Surfing Championships in Mahabalipuram to be held from August 3 to 12. Hailing from Akkarai, Tayin is no stranger to sports. His elder sister Eloksi Arun is a batter for the Tamil Nadu women's cricket team. Reminiscing about hi ...Read More >
Gadwal: The Priyadarshini Jurala Project (PJP) dam is witnessing significant inflows due to early monsoon activity in the upstream regions. As per the official data recorded at 6:00 PM on July 1, 2025, the water level at the dam has reached 317.470 meters (1,041.568 feet). The dam currently holds 7.590 TMC of gross water and 3.883 TMC of live storage, against its full reservoir level (FRL) of 318.516 meters (9.657 TMC). The inflow into the reservoir is reported to be 87,000 cusecs, prompting authorities to release 60,075 cusecs through the spillway by operating 9 gates. In addition, the powe ...Read More >
Digha/Kolkata: Why were those speaking Bengali "being tortured across the country every day", CM Mamata Banerjee said on Thursday. Speaking in Digha, where she has gone to attend the first Rath Yatra of the newly inaugurated Jagannath temple, the CM spoke of Bengali-speaking migrant workers being detained at two places in Odisha.Asking Odisha "not to be jealous", Banerjee said while she respected the Puri Jagannath temple, she expected the same respect for the Digha Jagannath temple."I learnt that in Cuttack, 100 Bengali migrant workers were kept in detention camps. In Balasore, 17 are stuck. ...Read More >
Idukki (Kerala), Jun 27 (PTI) Authorities in Kerala's Idukki district are preparing for the possible opening of the Mullaperiyar dam on Saturday, after Tamil Nadu officials indicated they may open the shutters once the water level reaches 136 feet. As a precaution, the district administration has completed arrangements to evacuate 3,220 people from 883 families living in low-lying areas, an official release said here on Friday. Also Read | PM Narendra Modi To Inaugurate Centenary Celebrations of Acharya Shri 108 Vidyanand Ji Maharaj at Vigyan Bhawan on June 28. These include villages such a ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala remains on edge with the Met department predicting that incessant monsoon rains will continue to lash several parts of the state on Saturday. This has prompted authorities to issue an orange alert in five districts and a yellow alert in the rest, and initiate evacuations in flood-prone areas. Educational institutions in Kottayam district that are currently functioning as relief camps and schools under the Thrissur District Education Office will be closed on June 28. Concerns are mounting as multiple dams have begun releasing water, and Tamil Nadu has signalled that ...Read More >
Kerala is experiencing heavy rainfall across several regions. Low-lying areas are inundated, and water levels in dams, including Mullaperiyar, have risen. Authorities have opened dam shutters to release excess water. The India Meteorological Department forecasts light to moderate showers for the next seven days, with an orange alert issued for several districts. Residents in flood-prone areas are being evacuated. Heavy rains lashed several parts of Kerala on Saturday, causing inundation of low-l ...Read More >
Gadwal: The Priyadarshini Jurala Project (PJP) dam, a critical irrigation and power generation structure on the Krishna River, recorded a substantial surge in inflows and regulated outflows as of 6:00 PM on June 26, 2025. With the onset of early monsoon showers in the upstream regions, water levels have risen significantly, prompting coordinated management of the reservoir through controlled spillway discharge and lift irrigation operations. The water level has approached near capacity, standing just 1.156 meters below the Full Reservoir Level. With 3.682 TMC of live storage, the dam has suff ...Read More >