Government machinery fully prepared for release for water from Mullaperiyar dam, says Roshy Augustine
The Hindu
On Wednesday, Tamil Nadu had informed Kerala that water will be released from the dam at 7 a.m. on Friday
The State government machinery is fully prepared for the release of water from the , Minister for Water Resources Roshy Augustine said on Thursday.
Arrangements for ensuring the safety of people residing on the banks of the Periyar have been completed, Mr. Augustine said, adding there was no need for concern.
Evacuation strategies will be finalised after Tamil Nadu informs Kerala about the volume of water to be released, Mr. Augustine told reporters in Thiruvananthapuram before heading to Idukki district to oversee the arrangements.
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