In Coimbatore, recent rains have caused a rise in the water level of Siruvani Dam, currently recorded at 9.45 feet, impacting 26 wards and over 20 villages.
Coimbatore: The water level of Siruvani Dam has risen due to the rainfalls experienced in May and June. Initially, from January to February, the water level was above 20 feet, but dropped to 8 feet in March and April due to intense heat. However, consistent rainfall since May increased the level by over two feet, reaching 10 feet at one point. Presently, the dam's water level is unsettled, recently recorded at 9.45 feet.
This fluctuation is influenced by the ongoing southwest monsoon rains in the catchment and base areas of Kerala, which have increased the inflow from the tributaries like the Mukthi River. These rainfalls are expected to continue, possibly boosting the water levels further.
Officials from the Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage Board noted these changes and continue to monitor the situation closely, as Siruvani Dam remains a critical source of drinking water for Coimbatore’s 26 wards and more than 20 adjacent villages.
This fluctuation is influenced by the ongoing southwest monsoon rains in the catchment and base areas of Kerala, which have increased the inflow from the tributaries like the Mukthi River. These rainfalls are expected to continue, possibly boosting the water levels further.
Officials from the Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage Board noted these changes and continue to monitor the situation closely, as Siruvani Dam remains a critical source of drinking water for Coimbatore’s 26 wards and more than 20 adjacent villages.