Water inflow has increased in Aliyar, Parambikulam, and Sholayar dams in Coimbatore district due to the southwest monsoon. As of July 6, water levels have risen in all three dams, and water is being released, according to Water Resources Department officials.
Coimbatore: Water Resources Department officials have reported that water inflow to major dams in Coimbatore district has been increasing due to the continuous impact of the southwest monsoon. Water levels have risen significantly in three dams - Aliyar, Parambikulam, and Sholayar.
Aliyar Dam, located near Anaimalai, has a total capacity of 120 feet. Due to rainfall in the dam's catchment areas, the water level stands at 53.9 feet as of July 6. The dam is receiving an inflow of 193 cubic feet per second. Currently, 158 cubic feet per second of water is being released from the dam.
Parambikulam Dam, situated near Pollachi, has a total capacity of 72 feet. As the southwest monsoon continues to bring rainfall, the dam's catchment areas are receiving continuous water inflow. As of July 6, the water level has risen to 16.18 feet. The dam is recording an inflow of 1,194 cubic feet per second. Water is being released from the dam at a rate of 510 cubic feet per second.
Sholayar Dam, located near Valparai, has a total capacity of 160 feet. Due to rainfall in the dam's catchment areas, the water level has been recorded at 86.25 feet as of July 6. The dam is receiving an inflow of 2,701 cubic feet per second. Additionally, 724 cubic feet per second of water is being released from the dam, Water Resources Department officials stated.
As the southwest monsoon continues to remain favorable, water inflow to the dams is expected to increase further in the coming days. Water Resources Department officials have requested farmers and the public to take note of announcements regarding water releases from the dams.
Aliyar Dam, located near Anaimalai, has a total capacity of 120 feet. Due to rainfall in the dam's catchment areas, the water level stands at 53.9 feet as of July 6. The dam is receiving an inflow of 193 cubic feet per second. Currently, 158 cubic feet per second of water is being released from the dam.
Parambikulam Dam, situated near Pollachi, has a total capacity of 72 feet. As the southwest monsoon continues to bring rainfall, the dam's catchment areas are receiving continuous water inflow. As of July 6, the water level has risen to 16.18 feet. The dam is recording an inflow of 1,194 cubic feet per second. Water is being released from the dam at a rate of 510 cubic feet per second.
Sholayar Dam, located near Valparai, has a total capacity of 160 feet. Due to rainfall in the dam's catchment areas, the water level has been recorded at 86.25 feet as of July 6. The dam is receiving an inflow of 2,701 cubic feet per second. Additionally, 724 cubic feet per second of water is being released from the dam, Water Resources Department officials stated.
As the southwest monsoon continues to remain favorable, water inflow to the dams is expected to increase further in the coming days. Water Resources Department officials have requested farmers and the public to take note of announcements regarding water releases from the dams.