Major dams in Coimbatore and Tiruppur districts witness significant water inflow as of May 11. Aliyar, Parambikulam, Solayar, Amaravathi, and Thirumoorthy dams report varying water levels with continuous inflow from catchment areas, prompting controlled discharge to manage storage capacity effectively.
Coimbatore: Major dams across Coimbatore and Tiruppur districts are experiencing substantial water inflow following continuous rainfall in their catchment areas, according to officials from the Water Resources Department as of May 11.
The Aliyar Dam, located near Anaimalai with a total storage capacity of 120 feet, currently stands at a water level of 60.2 feet. The dam is receiving an inflow of 133 cubic feet per second, while 168 cubic feet per second is being discharged from the reservoir to maintain optimal levels.
Parambikulam Dam, situated near Pollachi with a storage capacity of 72 feet, has seen its water level rise to 32.9 feet as of May 11, thanks to the southwest monsoon rains in the catchment areas. The dam is currently receiving 76 cubic feet per second of water inflow, while a significantly higher discharge of 1,140 cubic feet per second is being released from the reservoir.
The Solayar Dam in Valparai, which has a maximum capacity of 160 feet, currently holds water at 12.13 feet. The dam is receiving an inflow of 30 cubic feet per second from rainfall in surrounding areas, with 5 cubic feet per second being discharged, Water Resources Department officials confirmed.
In Tiruppur district, the Amaravathi Dam with a 90-feet storage capacity has recorded a water level of 22.8 feet as of May 11. The reservoir is experiencing a substantial inflow of 393 cubic feet per second from its catchment areas, though no discharge information was provided by officials.
The Thirumoorthy Dam, located near Udumalaipettai in Tiruppur district with a 60-feet capacity, currently stands at 40.82 feet. The dam is receiving the highest inflow among all reservoirs at 709 cubic feet per second, with 257 cubic feet per second being discharged to manage water levels effectively.
Water Resources Department officials continue to monitor all dams closely and are managing controlled discharge to ensure safe storage levels while maximizing water conservation for irrigation and drinking water purposes. The continuous rainfall in catchment areas is expected to further improve water storage across these critical reservoirs serving agricultural and domestic needs in the region.
The Aliyar Dam, located near Anaimalai with a total storage capacity of 120 feet, currently stands at a water level of 60.2 feet. The dam is receiving an inflow of 133 cubic feet per second, while 168 cubic feet per second is being discharged from the reservoir to maintain optimal levels.
Parambikulam Dam, situated near Pollachi with a storage capacity of 72 feet, has seen its water level rise to 32.9 feet as of May 11, thanks to the southwest monsoon rains in the catchment areas. The dam is currently receiving 76 cubic feet per second of water inflow, while a significantly higher discharge of 1,140 cubic feet per second is being released from the reservoir.
The Solayar Dam in Valparai, which has a maximum capacity of 160 feet, currently holds water at 12.13 feet. The dam is receiving an inflow of 30 cubic feet per second from rainfall in surrounding areas, with 5 cubic feet per second being discharged, Water Resources Department officials confirmed.
In Tiruppur district, the Amaravathi Dam with a 90-feet storage capacity has recorded a water level of 22.8 feet as of May 11. The reservoir is experiencing a substantial inflow of 393 cubic feet per second from its catchment areas, though no discharge information was provided by officials.
The Thirumoorthy Dam, located near Udumalaipettai in Tiruppur district with a 60-feet capacity, currently stands at 40.82 feet. The dam is receiving the highest inflow among all reservoirs at 709 cubic feet per second, with 257 cubic feet per second being discharged to manage water levels effectively.
Water Resources Department officials continue to monitor all dams closely and are managing controlled discharge to ensure safe storage levels while maximizing water conservation for irrigation and drinking water purposes. The continuous rainfall in catchment areas is expected to further improve water storage across these critical reservoirs serving agricultural and domestic needs in the region.