With the water level in the Idukki dam nearing its maximum, the Kerala
government has put the army, navy, airforce and coast guard on alert to
meet any eventuality in case water is released. The water-level touched
2,394.72 feet at one pm today against the full level of 2,403 feet,
according to Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA)
The reservoir comprises three dams -Idukki, Cheruthoni and Kulamavu, built for the the Idukki Hydroelectric Project.
The Idukki reservoir’s shutters were last opened in 1992.
This is the first time it would attain full-level during the South West Monsoon period. While Idukki dam is used to store water, the two other dams were meant to route water to the powerhouse.
The reservoir comprises three dams -Idukki, Cheruthoni and Kulamavu, built for the the Idukki Hydroelectric Project.
The Idukki reservoir’s shutters were last opened in 1992.
This is the first time it would attain full-level during the South West Monsoon period. While Idukki dam is used to store water, the two other dams were meant to route water to the powerhouse.
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