Heavy rain echoes in paddy fields: Water levels rise in dams
Tamil Nadu: Due to heavy rainfall in the Western Ghats of Tirunelveli district, water levels in dams are rising rapidly.
The water level at Papanasam Dam has risen by 8.5 feet to 129.55 feet in a single day. The dam receives 7,309 cubic feet of water every second.
The dam’s water level is rising rapidly, and for safety reasons, 2,800 cubic feet of water is being released into the Thamirabarani River every second. 7.6 centimeters of rainfall has been recorded in the dam area.
The water level at Manimutharu Dam has risen by six feet to 103.05 feet. 4,302 cubic feet of water is being released every second. 440 cubic feet of water has been released from the dam. 6.6 centimeters of rainfall has been recorded in the dam area.
The water level at the smaller dam, Cheravalar Dam, has risen by 19 feet to 149.24 feet. 7.2 cm rainfall has been recorded in the dam area.
