Kerala opens Mullaperiyar dam as water level crosses 137 feet

Following heavy rains, the water levels at various dams in Idukki have risen, prompting authorities to release water, the district administration said Saturday.

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The water level in the Mullaperiyar dam has crossed 137 feet, leading to the opening of three shutters to 75 cm and the release of 163 cusecs of water at 9 am, according to an official statement.

At 8 am, the water level at the dam was recorded as 138.25 ft above the permissible limit, officials said.