Water level in Papanasam dam stands at 51.25 feet
The Hindu
Water levels in Papanasam and Manimuthar dams, along with rainfall data, reported by PWD officials on Sunday.
Water level in Papanasam dam on Sunday was 51.25 feet (maximum level 143 ft) with an inflow of 475.55 cusecs and a discharge of 256 cusecs. The level in Manimuthar dam was 85.53 ft (maximum level 118 feet) with an inflow of 105.51 cusecs and a discharge of 245 cusecs. The amount of rainfall (in mm) recorded during the last 24 hours ending at 6 a.m. on Sunday was as follows: Papanasam: 38, Servalaru: 7, Manimuthar: 0.40, Kodumudiyar: 45, Nambiar: 10, Manjolai: 7, Kakkachi: 14, Nalumukku: 33, Oothu: 28, Radhapuram: 19, Kalakkadu recorded 3.20 mm rainfall, PWD officials said.
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