Water levels have increased in five major dams across Coimbatore and Tiruppur districts as of May 3, due to continuous inflow from catchment areas receiving rainfall. Water Resources Department officials report varying inflow and outflow rates across Aliyar, Parambikulam, Solayar, Amaravathi, and Thirumoorthy dams, with water being released downstream for irrigation and other purposes.
Coimbatore: Water levels in major dams across Coimbatore and Tiruppur districts have risen following continuous rainfall in their catchment areas, according to Water Resources Department officials on May 3.
The Aliyar Dam near Anaimalai, with a maximum capacity of 120 feet, currently holds water at 63.9 feet. The dam is receiving an inflow of 137 cubic feet per second (cusecs), while 368 cusecs of water is being released from the reservoir for downstream requirements.
Parambikulam Dam near Pollachi, which has a storage capacity of 72 feet, has seen its water level rise to 36.98 feet as of May 3. The continuous southwest monsoon rainfall in the catchment areas has resulted in a steady inflow of 240 cusecs, while the dam is releasing 1,070 cusecs of water.
The Solayar Dam in Valparai, with a maximum storage capacity of 160 feet, currently stands at 10.26 feet. The dam is receiving an inflow of 60 cusecs from rainfall in the catchment areas, while 5 cusecs is being released downstream.
In Tiruppur district, the Amaravathi Dam, which has a capacity of 90 feet, has recorded a water level of 20.08 feet as of May 3. The dam is receiving 13 cusecs of inflow and releasing 50 cusecs of water for irrigation and other purposes.
The Thirumoorthy Dam near Udumalaipettai in Tiruppur district, with a storage capacity of 60 feet, currently holds water at 31.6 feet. The dam is experiencing significant inflow of 770 cusecs from its catchment areas, while releasing 804 cusecs downstream.
Water Resources Department officials stated that they are closely monitoring the water levels and inflow patterns across all dams. The continuous rainfall in the catchment areas is expected to further improve storage levels in the coming days, benefiting agriculture and drinking water supply in the region.
The water being released from these dams is being utilized for irrigation purposes in agricultural lands downstream, as well as for meeting drinking water requirements in nearby towns and villages. Officials have advised people living in low-lying areas near the dams to remain cautious as water release continues.
The Aliyar Dam near Anaimalai, with a maximum capacity of 120 feet, currently holds water at 63.9 feet. The dam is receiving an inflow of 137 cubic feet per second (cusecs), while 368 cusecs of water is being released from the reservoir for downstream requirements.
Parambikulam Dam near Pollachi, which has a storage capacity of 72 feet, has seen its water level rise to 36.98 feet as of May 3. The continuous southwest monsoon rainfall in the catchment areas has resulted in a steady inflow of 240 cusecs, while the dam is releasing 1,070 cusecs of water.
The Solayar Dam in Valparai, with a maximum storage capacity of 160 feet, currently stands at 10.26 feet. The dam is receiving an inflow of 60 cusecs from rainfall in the catchment areas, while 5 cusecs is being released downstream.
In Tiruppur district, the Amaravathi Dam, which has a capacity of 90 feet, has recorded a water level of 20.08 feet as of May 3. The dam is receiving 13 cusecs of inflow and releasing 50 cusecs of water for irrigation and other purposes.
The Thirumoorthy Dam near Udumalaipettai in Tiruppur district, with a storage capacity of 60 feet, currently holds water at 31.6 feet. The dam is experiencing significant inflow of 770 cusecs from its catchment areas, while releasing 804 cusecs downstream.
Water Resources Department officials stated that they are closely monitoring the water levels and inflow patterns across all dams. The continuous rainfall in the catchment areas is expected to further improve storage levels in the coming days, benefiting agriculture and drinking water supply in the region.
The water being released from these dams is being utilized for irrigation purposes in agricultural lands downstream, as well as for meeting drinking water requirements in nearby towns and villages. Officials have advised people living in low-lying areas near the dams to remain cautious as water release continues.