Wed May 21 13:01:12 UTC 2025: **Summary:**
This news article reports on the water levels and rainfall measurements of the Mullaperiyar and Vaigai dams as of May 21, 2025. The Mullaperiyar dam’s water level is at 114.45 feet with an inflow and outflow of 100 cusecs. The Vaigai dam’s water level is at 53.12 feet with an inflow of 9 cusecs and an outflow of 72 cusecs. The combined storage in the Periyar credit is 1,974.86 mcft. Mullaperiyar dam received 0.6 mm of rainfall in the past 24 hours.
**News Article:**
**Mullaperiyar and Vaigai Dam Water Levels Reported**
**Madurai, May 21, 2025** – The Hindu reports on the current water levels in the Mullaperiyar and Vaigai dams. As of 6:00 AM today, the water level in the Mullaperiyar dam stands at 114.45 feet, significantly below the maximum permissible level of 142 feet. Both inflow and discharge rates are reported at 100 cusecs.
The Vaigai dam’s water level is currently at 53.12 feet, with a maximum capacity of 71 feet. The inflow rate is 9 cusecs, while the discharge rate is 72 cusecs.
The combined storage in the Periyar credit is recorded at 1,974.86 mcft. Rainfall at the Mullaperiyar dam was minimal in the last 24 hours, registering only 0.6 mm.
Officials continue to monitor the dam levels and weather conditions closely.
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