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Amaravathi and Thirumoorthy Dams Record Steady Inflow as Water Levels Rise in Tirupur District

SimpliCity News Team · 17 Jul 2026

Coimbatore: The Amaravathi and Thirumoorthy dams in Tirupur district have witnessed continuous water inflow from their catchment areas, leading to a rise in water levels as of July 17, according to officials from the water resources department.

The Amaravathi Dam, located in Tirupur district with a total capacity of 90 feet, has seen its water level rise to 50.56 feet. The dam is currently receiving an inflow of 219 cubic feet per second from its catchment areas. Water resources department officials confirmed that water is being released from the dam, though the exact outflow figure was not specified in the report.

Meanwhile, the Thirumoorthy Dam, situated near Udumalaipettai in Tirupur district, has a total storage capacity of 60 feet. As of today's assessment, the water level stands at 27.75 feet. The dam is experiencing a significant inflow of 653 cubic feet per second from its catchment areas, while 497 cubic feet per second of water is being discharged from the reservoir.

Both dams continue to receive steady inflow due to ongoing water collection from their respective catchment areas. Water resources department officials are closely monitoring the situation and managing water releases accordingly to maintain optimal reservoir levels and ensure downstream water requirements are met.

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Amaravathi and Thirumoorthy Dams Record Steady Inflow as Water Levels Rise in Tirupur District

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