The Pillur Dam, a crucial drinking water source for Coimbatore and Tiruppur districts, has seen its water level rise above 90 feet due to rainfall in catchment areas.
Coimbatore: The water level in Pillur Dam, a vital drinking water source for the residents of Coimbatore and Tiruppur districts, has surpassed 90 feet due to continuous rainfall in its catchment areas. The dam, which has a total capacity of 100 feet, currently stands at 93.50 feet.
According to officials, the dam is currently receiving an inflow of 1,446 cubic feet per second. To maintain safe water levels, authorities are releasing 3,000 cubic feet per second of water into the Bhavani River.
The rising water levels in Pillur Dam bring relief to the residents of Coimbatore and Tiruppur districts, ensuring a stable drinking water supply in the coming months. However, the water release into the Bhavani River has prompted local authorities to issue cautionary notices to people residing in low-lying areas along the river banks.
The Pillur Dam, located on the Bhavani River, is a critical component of the region's water management system. Its current healthy water level is attributed to the northeast monsoon rains that have been active in the catchment areas of the Western Ghats.
According to officials, the dam is currently receiving an inflow of 1,446 cubic feet per second. To maintain safe water levels, authorities are releasing 3,000 cubic feet per second of water into the Bhavani River.
The rising water levels in Pillur Dam bring relief to the residents of Coimbatore and Tiruppur districts, ensuring a stable drinking water supply in the coming months. However, the water release into the Bhavani River has prompted local authorities to issue cautionary notices to people residing in low-lying areas along the river banks.
The Pillur Dam, located on the Bhavani River, is a critical component of the region's water management system. Its current healthy water level is attributed to the northeast monsoon rains that have been active in the catchment areas of the Western Ghats.