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Aliyar, Parambikulam and Sholayar Dams Record Rising Water Levels

SimpliCity News Team · 07 Sept 2026

Coimbatore: The major dams in Coimbatore district - Aliyar, Parambikulam and Sholayar - have witnessed substantial increase in water levels due to continuous inflow from southwest monsoon rains. Water Resources Department officials reported significant water storage in all three reservoirs as of September 7.

The Aliyar dam, located near Anaimalai, has a total capacity of 120 feet and serves as a crucial water reservoir for the region. Thanks to rainfall in the dam's catchment areas, the current water level stands at 67.4 feet. The dam is receiving an inflow of 391 cubic feet per second, while 250 cubic feet per second is being released for irrigation purposes.

The Parambikulam dam near Pollachi has a storage capacity of 72 feet. Due to persistent southwest monsoon rains in its catchment areas, the water level has risen to 48.4 feet as of September 7. Notably, the dam is receiving a substantial inflow of 1,027 cubic feet per second, while 31 cubic feet per second is being discharged for various purposes.

The Sholayar dam in Valparai is the largest among the three with a capacity of 160 feet. The current water level in the dam stands at 93.87 feet due to consistent rainfall in the catchment areas. The dam is receiving an inflow of 674 cubic feet per second. Officials from the Water Resources Department stated that 1,381 cubic feet per second is being released from the reservoir to manage the water levels effectively.

The increased water storage in these dams is encouraging news for farmers and residents who depend on these reservoirs for irrigation and domestic water supply. The Water Resources Department continues to monitor the situation closely and manage water releases based on storage levels and downstream requirements.

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Aliyar, Parambikulam and Sholayar Dams Record Rising Water Levels

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