Continuous rainfall in Western Ghats causes Aliyar Dam's water level to surge from 95.80 feet to 101.10 feet in 24 hours, bringing joy to farmers and public in Pollachi region.
Coimbatore: The Aliyar Dam in Pollachi has witnessed a rapid increase in its water level, reaching 101 feet due to continuous rainfall in the Western Ghats region. This sudden rise has brought immense joy to the local farmers and public.
The heavy rains in the Western Ghats have led to the filling of several dams, including Kadamparai and Upper Aliyar. As a result, surplus water from these dams is being released into the Aliyar Dam, causing a swift increase in its water level.
According to the Public Works Department officials, the water level in the Aliyar Dam, which has a total capacity of 120 feet, stood at 95.80 feet yesterday morning. By 7 AM today, it had risen to 101.10 feet, marking an impressive increase of 5.3 feet in just 24 hours.
The inflow to the dam is currently measured at 3,814 cubic feet per second, while the outflow is maintained at 84 cubic feet per second. Officials stated that if the rainfall continues at this rate, the dam could reach its full capacity of 120 feet within the next three to four days.
This rapid rise in water level has brought great relief and happiness to farmers and the general public in the region. The increased water storage promises better irrigation facilities for agriculture and improved water supply for domestic use in the coming months.
The heavy rains in the Western Ghats have led to the filling of several dams, including Kadamparai and Upper Aliyar. As a result, surplus water from these dams is being released into the Aliyar Dam, causing a swift increase in its water level.
According to the Public Works Department officials, the water level in the Aliyar Dam, which has a total capacity of 120 feet, stood at 95.80 feet yesterday morning. By 7 AM today, it had risen to 101.10 feet, marking an impressive increase of 5.3 feet in just 24 hours.
The inflow to the dam is currently measured at 3,814 cubic feet per second, while the outflow is maintained at 84 cubic feet per second. Officials stated that if the rainfall continues at this rate, the dam could reach its full capacity of 120 feet within the next three to four days.
This rapid rise in water level has brought great relief and happiness to farmers and the general public in the region. The increased water storage promises better irrigation facilities for agriculture and improved water supply for domestic use in the coming months.