Routine Water Level Updates for Mullaperiyar and Vaigai Dams
Between June 16 and June 30, 2026, the Mullaperiyar Dam in Tamil Nadu, India, recorded gradually declining water levels from 113.75 feet to 112.25 feet, well below the maximum permissible 142 feet. The Vaigai Dam saw levels rise from 28.08 to 32.15 feet (max 71 feet). Both dams reported steady inflow and discharge rates, alongside local rainfall data. These updates provide routine hydrological monitoring for regional water management and flood prevention.
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Water Level in Mullaperiyar Dam Stands at 111.95 Feet
On July 2, 2026, the water level in Mullaperiyar dam in Madurai, India, was recorded at 111.95 feet, well below the maximum permissible level of 142 feet. The dam had an inflow of 61 cusecs and a discharge of 333 cusecs. Meanwhile, the Vaigai dam level stood at 32.48 feet (maximum 71 feet) with an inflow of 191 cusecs and a discharge of 86 cusecs. The combined storage in Periyar credit was 1,635.26 mcft. Thekkadi received 1.2 mm of rainfall and Mullaperiyar dam received 0.4 mm in the 24 hours ending at 6 a.m. on Thursday. The report provides routine hydrological monitoring data for these key reservoirs in Tamil Nadu.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Mullaperiyar Dam Water Level Reaches 112.25 Feet
On June 30, 2026, the water level in the Mullaperiyar dam in Madurai, India, stood at 112.25 feet, well below the maximum permissible level of 142 feet. The dam recorded an inflow of 172 cusecs and a discharge of 356 cusecs. Meanwhile, the Vaigai dam's water level was 32.15 feet (maximum 71 feet) with an inflow of 203 cusecs and a discharge of 86 cusecs. The combined storage in the Periyar credit was 1,667.96 million cubic feet. In the 24 hours ending at 6 a.m. on Tuesday, Mullaperiyar dam recorded 3.2 mm of rainfall and Thekkadi recorded 0.4 mm. The report, published by The Hindu, provides routine hydrological data for these key reservoirs in Tamil Nadu.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Water Level in Mullaperiyar Dam Stands at 112.55 Feet
On June 27, 2026, the water level in the Mullaperiyar Dam was recorded at 112.55 feet, well below its maximum permissible level of 142 feet. The dam reported an inflow of 174 cusecs and a discharge of 356 cusecs. Similarly, the Vaigai Dam recorded a water level of 31.50 feet (maximum 71 feet) with an inflow of 225 cusecs and a discharge of 86 cusecs. The combined storage in the Periyar credit was 1,686.48 million cubic feet. The article also provides rainfall data from the last 24 hours across various locations, with the highest rainfall of 8.6 mm recorded at Periyar, followed by Pullipatti at 6.2 mm, and Thekkadi at 4.2 mm. The report is from The Hindu, dated June 27, 2026.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Mullaperiyar Dam Water Level Reaches 112.75 Feet
On June 25, 2026, the water level in Mullaperiyar dam in Tamil Nadu, India, was recorded at 112.75 feet, well below the maximum permissible level of 142 feet. The dam saw an inflow of 89 cusecs and a discharge of 356 cusecs. Meanwhile, Vaigai dam recorded a water level of 31 feet (maximum 71 feet) with an inflow of 225 cusecs and a discharge of 86 cusecs. The combined storage in Periyar credit was 1,696.15 mcft. Rainfall over the past 24 hours included 3.4 mm at Sothupparai dam, 0.6 mm at Kodaikanal, and 0.4 mm at Vaigai dam. The report, published by The Hindu Bureau in Madurai, provides routine hydrological monitoring data for key dams in the region.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Water Level Update for Mullaperiyar and Vaigai Dams
On June 20, 2026, The Hindu reported water levels for the Mullaperiyar and Vaigai dams in Madurai, India. Mullaperiyar dam's water level stood at 113.35 feet (permissible max 142 ft), with an inflow of 173 cusecs and discharge of 356 cusecs. Vaigai dam recorded a level of 29.46 feet (max 71 ft), inflow of 236 cusecs, and discharge of 86 cusecs. Combined storage in the Periyar credit was 1,731.26 mcft. The article also listed 24-hour rainfall data up to 6 a.m. on Saturday for various locations, including Thaniyamangalam (75 mm), Melur (46.5 mm), and Kodaikanal (26.2 mm), among others. This serves as a routine hydrological status update.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Mullaperiyar Dam Water Level Reaches 113.75 Feet on June 16
On June 16, 2026, the water level in the Mullaperiyar dam, located in Tamil Nadu, stood at 113.75 feet, well below the maximum permissible level of 142 feet. The dam recorded an inflow of 272 cubic feet per second (cusecs) and a discharge of 356 cusecs. Meanwhile, the nearby Vaigai dam reported a water level of 28.08 feet against a maximum capacity of 71 feet, with an inflow of 247 cusecs and a discharge of 86 cusecs. The combined storage in the Periyar credit was 1,749.46 million cubic feet. This data provides a routine update on reservoir status in the region, which is critical for water management and flood monitoring.
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