Three major dams in Coimbatore district report varying water levels as of July 16. Aliyar Dam stands at 56.2 feet with reduced inflow, Parambikulam Dam reaches 19.28 feet with steady inflow, while Sholayar Dam records 91.92 feet with rising water levels, officials confirm.
Coimbatore: Three major dams in Coimbatore district have reported their water levels and inflow-outflow data as of July 16, revealing varied conditions across the reservoirs during the ongoing monsoon season.
Aliyar Dam, located near Anaimalai, has a total storage capacity of 120 feet. According to the latest update from July 16, the current water level stands at 56.2 feet. The dam is receiving an inflow of 301 cubic feet per second from its catchment areas. Meanwhile, 227 cubic feet per second is being released from the reservoir. Water Resources Department officials noted that the inflow has been continuously decreasing due to reduced rainfall in the catchment areas.
Parambikulam Dam, situated near Pollachi, has a maximum storage capacity of 72 feet. The water level in this dam has reached 19.28 feet as of July 16. The dam is experiencing a significant inflow of 1,172 cubic feet per second, while water discharge from the reservoir stands at 810 cubic feet per second. This indicates a healthy inflow that could potentially raise water levels in the coming days.
Sholayar Dam, located near Valparai, boasts the largest capacity among the three with a total storage of 160 feet. The current water level in Sholayar Dam has reached 91.92 feet as of July 16. The dam is receiving an inflow of 811 cubic feet per second, while a higher outflow of 1,355 cubic feet per second is being released. Despite the higher discharge rate, Water Resources Department officials confirmed that the water level in Sholayar Dam continues to rise steadily.
The varying conditions across these three major dams reflect the differential rainfall patterns across different catchment areas in the Western Ghats region. Water Resources Department officials are closely monitoring the water levels and adjusting the discharge rates accordingly to ensure optimal storage for irrigation and drinking water purposes during the upcoming months.
These dams play a crucial role in meeting the water requirements of Coimbatore district and surrounding areas, serving both agricultural and domestic needs. Officials have assured that they are maintaining appropriate water levels while ensuring the safety of downstream areas through controlled releases.
Aliyar Dam, located near Anaimalai, has a total storage capacity of 120 feet. According to the latest update from July 16, the current water level stands at 56.2 feet. The dam is receiving an inflow of 301 cubic feet per second from its catchment areas. Meanwhile, 227 cubic feet per second is being released from the reservoir. Water Resources Department officials noted that the inflow has been continuously decreasing due to reduced rainfall in the catchment areas.
Parambikulam Dam, situated near Pollachi, has a maximum storage capacity of 72 feet. The water level in this dam has reached 19.28 feet as of July 16. The dam is experiencing a significant inflow of 1,172 cubic feet per second, while water discharge from the reservoir stands at 810 cubic feet per second. This indicates a healthy inflow that could potentially raise water levels in the coming days.
Sholayar Dam, located near Valparai, boasts the largest capacity among the three with a total storage of 160 feet. The current water level in Sholayar Dam has reached 91.92 feet as of July 16. The dam is receiving an inflow of 811 cubic feet per second, while a higher outflow of 1,355 cubic feet per second is being released. Despite the higher discharge rate, Water Resources Department officials confirmed that the water level in Sholayar Dam continues to rise steadily.
The varying conditions across these three major dams reflect the differential rainfall patterns across different catchment areas in the Western Ghats region. Water Resources Department officials are closely monitoring the water levels and adjusting the discharge rates accordingly to ensure optimal storage for irrigation and drinking water purposes during the upcoming months.
These dams play a crucial role in meeting the water requirements of Coimbatore district and surrounding areas, serving both agricultural and domestic needs. Officials have assured that they are maintaining appropriate water levels while ensuring the safety of downstream areas through controlled releases.