Major Dams in Coimbatore and Tiruppur Districts Record Steady Water Levels Following Rainfall

As of April 13, key dams including Aliyar, Parambikulam, Solayar, Amaravathi and Thirumoorthy in Coimbatore and Tiruppur districts show varying water levels following rainfall in catchment areas. Water resources officials report regular inflow and discharge operations across all reservoirs.


Coimbatore: Water levels across major dams in Coimbatore and Tiruppur districts have shown significant variations as of April 13, with steady inflow from catchment areas following recent rainfall.



The Aliyar Dam near Anaimalai, with a maximum capacity of 120 feet, currently stands at 66.75 feet. The dam is receiving an inflow of 364 cubic feet per second, while 154 cubic feet per second is being discharged from the reservoir.




Parambikulam Dam, located near Pollachi with a total capacity of 72 feet, has recorded a water level of 46.02 feet as of April 13. The continuous water inflow from the catchment areas, influenced by the southwest monsoon, has contributed to this level. The dam is currently receiving 35 cubic feet per second of inflow, while a substantial 1,100 cubic feet per second is being released.




The Solayar Dam in Valparai, which has a capacity of 160 feet, shows a relatively lower water level of 6.11 feet as of today. The dam is receiving an inflow of 25 cubic feet per second from its catchment areas due to recent rainfall, with 5 cubic feet per second being discharged, according to Water Resources Department officials.




In Tiruppur district, the Amaravathi Dam, with a maximum capacity of 90 feet, has registered a water level of 35.07 feet on April 13. The continuous inflow from catchment areas has helped maintain this level. Currently, there is no inflow recorded, while 10 cubic feet per second is being released from the dam, Water Resources Department officials confirmed.




The Thirumoorthy Dam near Udumalaipettai in Tiruppur district, with a capacity of 60 feet, stands at 48.28 feet as of April 13. The dam is experiencing significant inflow of 636 cubic feet per second from its catchment areas, while 1,174 cubic feet per second is being discharged to downstream areas, officials from the Water Resources Department reported.


Water Resources Department officials stated that all dams are being monitored continuously and discharge operations are being carried out based on the inflow patterns and storage requirements. The rainfall in catchment areas has ensured steady water supply to these crucial reservoirs that serve agricultural and drinking water needs of the region.

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