Amaravathi, Thirumoorthy Dams in Tiruppur See Rising Water Levels

Coimbatore: Water levels at the Amaravathi and Thirumoorthy dams in Tiruppur district have risen steadily following continuous inflow from their catchment areas, according to Water Resources Department officials.

The Amaravathi dam, which has a capacity of 90 feet, recorded a water level of 40.85 feet as of October 24, officials said. The dam is receiving an inflow of 1490 cubic feet per second, while 50 cubic feet of water is being released from it.

The Thirumoorthy dam, located near Udumalaipettai in Tiruppur district, has a capacity of 60 feet. As of October 24, its water level stood at 34.93 feet. The dam is receiving an inflow of 814 cubic feet per second, with 21 cubic feet being released, Water Resources Department officials said.