
Water level in Papanasam dam stands at 84.45 feet
The Hindu
Current water levels in Papanasam and Manimuthar Dams with inflow and discharge rates provided.
The water level in Papanasam Dam on Monday stood at 84.45 feet (maximum level 143 feet). The dam had an inflow of 26 cusecs of water and a discharge of 200 cusecs. The level in Manimuthar Dam stood at 85.54 feet (maximum level 118 feet). The dam had an inflow of 2 cusecs and a discharge of 45 cusecs.

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