Idukki water level nearing blue alert level

Water level in the reservoir is 2,370.78 ft

The water level in the Idukki reservoir is nearing the blue alert level fixed as per the rule curve level on Tuesday. The blue alert level is 2,372.58 ft while the water level in the reservoir is 2,370.78 ft. According to KSEB officials, when the water level rises by 1.8 ft they will issue a blue alert for opening the shutters of the Cheruthoni dam. The orange alert level is at 2,378 58 ft and the red alert level at 2,379.58 ft. The rule curve level was fixed by the Central Water Commission to avoid opening the dam shutters after the water level reached the maximum level of 2,403 ft.