The Siruvani Dam, a crucial water source for Coimbatore, has seen its water level rise to 43.49 feet due to recent heavy rainfall in the catchment area, benefiting the city's water supply.
Coimbatore: The Siruvani Dam, a vital source of drinking water for Coimbatore district, has witnessed a significant rise in its water level, reaching 43.49 feet as of October 16. This increase comes as a result of heavy rainfall in the dam's catchment area, located in Kerala state.
The Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation requires a total of 265 million liters (MLD) of water per day to meet its needs. Of this, 101.40 MLD is supplied from the Siruvani water scheme. The recent rains have substantially increased the inflow to the dam, ensuring a stable water supply for the city.
The Siruvani Dam has a total capacity of 49.50 feet. Recent rainfall measurements show 60 mm in the catchment area and 14 mm at the dam's base. Currently, 9.90 crore liters of drinking water are being drawn from the dam daily for distribution to Coimbatore city.
Officials from both Tamil Nadu and Kerala are closely monitoring the water inflow to the dam as continuous rainfall is expected in the region. This increase in water level is a positive development for Coimbatore's water security, especially considering the dam's crucial role in meeting the city's daily water demands.
The rise in water level at Siruvani Dam is expected to alleviate concerns about water scarcity in Coimbatore, at least for the immediate future. Residents and local authorities alike are hopeful that this trend will continue, ensuring a steady supply of drinking water for the growing urban population of Coimbatore.
The Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation requires a total of 265 million liters (MLD) of water per day to meet its needs. Of this, 101.40 MLD is supplied from the Siruvani water scheme. The recent rains have substantially increased the inflow to the dam, ensuring a stable water supply for the city.
The Siruvani Dam has a total capacity of 49.50 feet. Recent rainfall measurements show 60 mm in the catchment area and 14 mm at the dam's base. Currently, 9.90 crore liters of drinking water are being drawn from the dam daily for distribution to Coimbatore city.
Officials from both Tamil Nadu and Kerala are closely monitoring the water inflow to the dam as continuous rainfall is expected in the region. This increase in water level is a positive development for Coimbatore's water security, especially considering the dam's crucial role in meeting the city's daily water demands.
The rise in water level at Siruvani Dam is expected to alleviate concerns about water scarcity in Coimbatore, at least for the immediate future. Residents and local authorities alike are hopeful that this trend will continue, ensuring a steady supply of drinking water for the growing urban population of Coimbatore.