Monsoon Rain Boosts Water Levels at Aliyar, Parambikulam, Sholaiyar Dams

Coimbatore: Water levels at three major dams in Coimbatore district have risen following rainfall in their catchment areas due to the southwest monsoon, Water Resources Department officials said.

Aliyar Dam, located near Anaimalai, has a capacity of 120 feet. As of October 24, the water level stood at 57.7 feet due to rain-fed inflow into the dam's catchment areas. Inflow into the dam is currently at 295 cusecs per second, while 50 cusecs are being released from the dam.

Parambikulam Dam, near Pollachi, has a capacity of 72 feet. Due to continuous inflow from the catchment areas caused by the southwest monsoon, the water level rose to 59 feet as of October 24. Inflow into the dam stands at 561 cusecs per second, with 850 cusecs being discharged from the dam.

Sholaiyar Dam in Valparai has a capacity of 160 feet. Following rain in its catchment areas, the water level stood at 60.83 feet as of October 24. Inflow into the dam is at 484 cusecs per second, while 85 cusecs are being released, Water Resources Department officials said.