Water level in Papanasam Dam stands at 114.05 feet
The Hindu
Current water levels in Papanasam and Manimuthar Dams with inflow and discharge rates provided.
The water level in Papanasam Dam on Wednesday stood at 114.05 feet (maximum level 143 feet). The dam had an inflow of 312.87 cusecs and a discharge of 804.75 cusecs. The level in Manimuthar Dam stood at 102.05 feet (maximum level 118 feet). The dam had an inflow of 290.98 cusecs and a discharge of 430 cusecs.
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