Mettur Dam water level rises, flow at 2161 cubic feet per second for the second consecutive day
Tamil Nadu: The inflow of water from the Cauvery catchment area into Mettur Dam in Tamil Nadu has remained stable, recording 2,161 cubic feet per second for the second consecutive day. Data received Thursday morning showed that the inflow into the dam remained at the same level as the first day, resulting in a gradual increase in the water level.
According to information, water from the Cauvery River catchment areas into Mettur Dam is continuously entering at a rate of 2,161 cubic feet per second. At the same time, water is being released from the dam at a rate of approximately 1,000 cubic feet per second to meet drinking water needs. The difference between the inflow and release of water into the dam is causing the water level to rise.
The water level at Mettur Dam rose from 78.89 feet to 78.97 feet on Thursday morning. While this increase is slight, it indicates a steady rise in water levels due to consistent inflows. According to the Water Resources Department, the current water storage in the dam has reached 40.93 Tonne Million Cubic Feet (TMC).
This level of water in the dam depends on rainfall in the Cauvery basin and inflows from upstream areas. According to experts, as long as inflows from the catchment area remain high and outflows are limited, the water level may continue to rise.
Mettur Dam is considered a vital water source for the Cauvery Delta region, supplying irrigation and drinking water to several districts in Tamil Nadu. Therefore, the water level in the dam is being continuously monitored to manage water as needed.
The local administration and the Water Resources Department are constantly monitoring the situation and striving to maintain a balance between outflows and storage, keeping in mind future needs.
