Unseasonal rain batters Tirunelveli district
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51,000 cusecs of water was released from two dams late at night
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51,000 cusecs of water was released from two dams late at night
TIRUNELVELI
The unseasonal and unexpected rain that unprecedentedly lashes the district during this season has badly affected normal life in the district. To make things worse, heavy discharge of water from the overflowing dams triggered heavy flood in the Tamirabharani that entered the low-lying areas.
After 29,000 cusecs of water was released from the Papanasam and Manimuthar dams on Tuesday afternoon, the heavy rain that lashed the catchment areas of the reservoirs compelled the officials to release 51,000 cusecs of water from these two dams late in the night.
Water level reaches maximum capacity in Papanasam Dam
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Manimuthar Dam has 80% water
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Manimuthar Dam has 80% water
The Papanasam Dam, the second largest dam in the district that plays key role in determining farming operations in Tirunelveli and Thoothukudi district besides quenching thirst of Virudhunagar district, reached its maximum storage level of 143 feet on Friday.
Consequently, over 4,680 cusecs of water is being discharged from Papanasam Dam and Servalar reservoirs since 6.30 a.m. and people living close to the watercourse of the Tamirabharani have been asked to stay alert even though flow of water into the dam is still in manageable quantum.