Thu May 22 12:51:41 UTC 2025: **Summary:**
The article reports the current water levels of the Mullaperiyar and Vaigai dams as of May 22, 2025. Mullaperiyar dam’s water level is at 114.45 feet with an inflow and discharge of 100 cusecs each. The Vaigai dam’s water level is at 53.05 feet with an inflow of 7 cusecs and a discharge of 72 cusecs. The combined storage in the Periyar credit is 1,968.66 mcft. Gudalur recorded a small amount of rainfall.
**News Article:**
**Mullaperiyar Dam Water Level Reported at 114.45 Feet**
**Madurai – May 22, 2025:** According to official reports released today, the water level in the Mullaperiyar dam stands at 114.45 feet, well below the maximum permissible level of 142 feet. The dam is currently experiencing an inflow and discharge of 100 cusecs each.
Meanwhile, the Vaigai dam is recorded at 53.05 feet, also below its maximum capacity of 71 feet. The inflow into Vaigai is significantly lower at 7 cusecs, with a discharge rate of 72 cusecs.
Combined storage in the Periyar credit is currently at 1,968.66 mcft. The Gudalur region recorded a minimal rainfall of 0.8 mm in the 24-hour period ending at 6:00 AM this morning.
Authorities continue to monitor the dam levels and rainfall patterns closely.
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