Mullaperiyar Dam Water Level Recorded at 110.20 Feet Amid Regional Rainfall

As of May 8, 2026, the water level in the Mullaperiyar dam was recorded at 110.20 feet, remaining well below its maximum permissible limit of 142 feet. The dam reported an inflow of 292 cusecs and a discharge rate of 200 cusecs. Concurrently, the Vaigai dam stood at 27.20 feet against a maximum capacity of 71 feet, with an inflow of 17 cusecs and a higher discharge of 72 cusecs. The combined storage in the Periyar credit system reached 1,117.59 million cubic feet. Significant rainfall was observed across the region during the 24 hours leading up to 6 a.m. on Friday. Manjalar dam recorded the highest precipitation at 73 mm, followed by Andipatti at 57.8 mm and Kallandiri at 56 mm. Other areas, including Madurai and Thekkadi, also received notable rainfall, while the Mullaperiyar and Vaigai dam sites themselves recorded lighter precipitation of 4.4 mm and 4.2 mm respectively. These figures highlight the current hydrological status of key water reservoirs in the Madurai region, reflecting both storage levels and recent meteorological conditions affecting local water management infrastructure.