Siruvani Dam's water level has increased from 11.32 feet to 42.02 feet in four weeks due to continuous rainfall in the Western Ghats. Kerala authorities release 1000 cubic feet of water per second as a precautionary measure.
Coimbatore: The Siruvani Dam, located at the foothills of the Western Ghats on the Tamil Nadu-Kerala border, has seen a significant rise in its water level over the past four weeks. The dam, which provides drinking water to 22 wards under the Coimbatore Corporation and urban and rural panchayats in the western part of Coimbatore district, has experienced a remarkable increase of over 30 feet in its water level.
On June 23, the dam's water level stood at 11.32 feet. However, due to continuous rainfall in the Western Ghats region, the level has now risen to 42.02 feet. This substantial increase of 30.7 feet in just four weeks has brought the dam close to its permissible storage limit of 45 feet.
As heavy rains continue to lash the Western Ghats, authorities expect the dam to reach its full capacity soon. In anticipation of this, Kerala authorities have taken precautionary measures by releasing 1000 cubic feet of water per second through the emergency spillway.
The rainfall recorded at the dam site has been significant, with 27 mm at the foothills and 47 mm in the catchment areas. Officials have stated that the dam is likely to fill up rapidly, given the current rate of inflow.
The Siruvani Dam has a total height of 49.53 feet, but the permissible storage level is set at 45 feet. With the water level already at 42.02 feet and continuous rainfall in the forecast, authorities are closely monitoring the situation.
This substantial increase in the dam's water level is expected to ensure a stable water supply for the coming months to the areas dependent on Siruvani Dam for their drinking water needs. However, officials continue to remain vigilant and are prepared to take necessary actions to manage the water levels safely.
On June 23, the dam's water level stood at 11.32 feet. However, due to continuous rainfall in the Western Ghats region, the level has now risen to 42.02 feet. This substantial increase of 30.7 feet in just four weeks has brought the dam close to its permissible storage limit of 45 feet.
As heavy rains continue to lash the Western Ghats, authorities expect the dam to reach its full capacity soon. In anticipation of this, Kerala authorities have taken precautionary measures by releasing 1000 cubic feet of water per second through the emergency spillway.
The rainfall recorded at the dam site has been significant, with 27 mm at the foothills and 47 mm in the catchment areas. Officials have stated that the dam is likely to fill up rapidly, given the current rate of inflow.
The Siruvani Dam has a total height of 49.53 feet, but the permissible storage level is set at 45 feet. With the water level already at 42.02 feet and continuous rainfall in the forecast, authorities are closely monitoring the situation.
This substantial increase in the dam's water level is expected to ensure a stable water supply for the coming months to the areas dependent on Siruvani Dam for their drinking water needs. However, officials continue to remain vigilant and are prepared to take necessary actions to manage the water levels safely.