India News | Kerala CM Asks His Tamil Nadu Counterpart to Draw Maximum Water from Mullaperiyar Dam Amid Torrential Rains

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], October 24 (ANI): Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Sunday wrote to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin asking the latter to ensure that the maximum quantity of water is drawn from Mullaperiyar dam as the reservoir level may reach 142 ft once the torrential rains intensify.

He urged Stalin to release water from Mulla Periyar dam through the tunnel to Vaigal Dam and to gradually release water downstream.

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The Chief Minister also requested to intimate the Kerala government about the opening of shutters at least 24 hours in advance.

Dam authorities in Kerala are taking cognizance of the situation arising out of the torrential rainfall. Shutters of several dams have been opened to prevent them from overflowing.

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According to official estimates, heavy rains in the state have claimed the lives of 27 people. Of these, 14 deaths were reported in the Kottayam district, 10 in the Idukki district, and one each in Thiruvananthapuram, Thrissur, and Kozhikode districts. (ANI)

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