Idukki: With the northeast monsoon intensifying across Kerala, heavy rainfall has continued to pound several districts, prompting authorities to open the shutters of the Mullaperiyar Dam after the water level crossed the 137-foot mark. As of 6 a.m. on Saturday, the reservoir recorded a level of 137.8 feet, forcing the decision to release excess water into the Periyar River.

All 13 shutters of the dam are scheduled to be raised in a phased manner, initially releasing around 5,000 cusecs of water. Officials from the Kerala Disaster Management Authority stated that the discharge may be increased gradually, depending on inflow and rainfall intensity, in line with the dam’s rule curve. The Idukki District Collector has instructed residents living along both banks of the Periyar River to rema

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