Mettur Dam Inflow Rises to 2,369 Cusecs Following Rainfall in Cauvery Catchment Areas
Continuous rainfall in the Cauvery catchment regions has increased the inflow to Mettur Dam to 2,369 cusecs. The dam's water level and storage capacity have also recorded a rise.
Prasanth Subramani
The inflow into Mettur Dam has increased significantly following continuous rainfall in the Cauvery river catchment areas and regions surrounding the reservoir.
According to the latest update, rainfall over the past two days in the Cauvery basin has boosted the water inflow to the dam. On Monday morning, the inflow increased from 1,951 cusecs to 2,369 cusecs, indicating an improvement in water availability across the catchment region.
At present, water is being released from the dam at the rate of 1,000 cusecs to meet drinking water requirements. Since the inflow remains higher than the outflow, the reservoir's water level has been steadily rising.
The water level of the Mettur Dam has increased from 79.16 feet to 79.26 feet, while the total storage in the reservoir currently stands at 41.22 TMC (Thousand Million Cubic Feet).
The region recorded 40 mm of rainfall, contributing to the increase in inflow and helping improve the reservoir's storage position.
The rise in water levels is being closely monitored by water resource officials, as continued rainfall in the Cauvery catchment areas could further improve storage levels in one of Tamil Nadu's most important reservoirs for drinking water, irrigation, and power generation.
