Water storage at Mullaperiyar dam reaches 138 ft, second warning issued

Members of the public have been asked to stay away as discharge is set to be increased; farmers have protested stating that there is a need to store the water and not discharge it as yet

Public Works Department (PWD) authorities have issued a second warning at the Mullaperiyar reservoir, after the water level reaching 138 feet at 3 a.m. on Thursday.

Members of the public have been cautioned to stay away from the riverside in many parts of the district, as officials have planned to step up discharge from the reservoir.