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**Tirunelveli Dams Report Substantial Rainfall, Water Levels Rising**

**TIRUNELVELI, September 27, 2025 (The Hindu)** – Several areas in Tirunelveli district, Tamil Nadu, have experienced significant rainfall in the past 24 hours, impacting water levels in local dams. According to the latest report, the Papanasam dam currently holds a water level of 84.80 feet, with an inflow of 2,133.16 cusecs and a discharge of 750 cusecs. The maximum capacity of the dam is 143 feet.

The Manimuthar dam also saw its water level rise to 91.52 feet, with an inflow of 154.87 cusecs and a discharge of 50 cusecs. Its maximum capacity is 118 feet.

The heaviest rainfall was recorded in Oothu (63 mm), followed by Nalumukku (56 mm), Kakkachi (44 mm), and Manjolai (38 mm). Other areas like Radhapuram, Manimuthar, and Ambasamudram also received rainfall, albeit in smaller amounts.

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