Water level in Periyar dam

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Water level in Periyar dam stood at 125.30 feet (permissible level is 142 ft.), with an inflow of 2,302 cusecs and a discharge of 1,430 cusecs. In Vaigai dam, the level was 62.07 ft. (71 ft.), with an inflow of 2,129 cusecs and a discharge of 2,090 cusecs. Combined storage in Periyar credit was 6,552 mcft.

Rainfall recorded in the 24 hours ending at 6 a.m. on Sunday was (in mm): Peranai 8.2, Shanmuganathi dam 6, Uthamapalayam 2.3, Periyar dam and Thekkadi 1 each.

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