Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala power minister MM Mani has said that the Cheruthoni shutters will be opened when the water level in the Idukki reservoir touches 2,398 feet. People will be alerted when the water level hits 2,397 feet and a trial run would be conducted when it reaches 2,398 feet.
"The trail run will be held irrespective of whether the intensity of the rain increases or wanes," the minister told reporters after an assessment meeting at Idukki collectorate on Thursday. The Kerala government on Wednesday said water from the Idukki dam has to be released in phases.
After the water level touched 2,395 feet on Monday night, just eight feet short of the full level, an orange alert was issued. Authorities have asked all those living along the banks of Periyar River to stay alert. The full reservoir level of the dam is 2,403 feet.
Orange alert implies that the present condition has the capacity to significantly impact the people in the affected areas. The Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA), however, said an orange alert does not mean that shutter would be opened any time now. The final red alert would be issued when the water level touches 2,399 feet.
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The middle shutter will be opened 50 cm for four hours.
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Kerala power minister MM Mani has said that the Cheruthoni shutters will be opened when the water level in the Idukki reservoir touches 2,398 feet
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Water level at Idukki reservoir remains at 2,396.12 at 9 am
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Water level in Idukki reservoir touched 2,396.12 feet at 8 am
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Water level in Idukki reservoir touched 2,396.10 feet Thursday morning
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With the intensity of the rain coming down, it is unlikely that the shutters of the Idukki-Cheruthoni dam will be opened soon.
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Water level in Idukki reservoir touches 2,396 feet at 9 pm
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The Kerala government has said water from the Idukki dam has to be released but in phases
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Water level in Idukki reservoir touches 2,395.94 feet at 4 pm
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Water level in the Idukki reservoir touches 2,395.94 feet at 3 pm
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Minister M M Mani said there was no confusion regarding the opening of the dam. "If the water level rises, dam shutters will be opened." He also gave an assurance that all five shutters will not be opened at the same time.
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A steady flow of people has been heading towards Idukki dam, the shutters of which are set to be opened after 26 years. However, authorities have imposed restrictions and police personnel have been stopping people from visiting the dam.
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Water level in the Idukki reservoir touches 2,395.92 feet at 2 pm
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Idukki water level touches 2,395.90 feet at noon
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Orange alert was also issued for Idamalayar dam in Ernakulam. The current water level is 167.04 meter and when it reaches 168.5 meter, a red alert would be declared.
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Idukki water level touches 2,395.88 feet at 10 am
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Authorities have said that there was no need to panic and that the opening of shutters will be decided based on the intensity of the rain and influx of water into the reservoir
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No change in water level at 9 am, 2395.84 ft
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Idukki water level touched 2,395.84 feet at 8 am
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Idukki reservoir touches 2,395.82 feet at 7 am
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Water level in the Idukki reservoir touches 2,395.80 feet at 6 am Wednesday
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As we wind up, here is a beautiful panoramic view from Anchuruli, a catchment area of Idukki dam. Photo taken by: Rijo Joseph
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Good news! Water level remains stable at 2,395.68 ft between 10pm and 11 pm on Tuesday. Let's hope it continues like that. Though unconfirmed, there are reports that the catchment areas of the dam are still receiving rain.
On that note, we will wind up our live coverage for the day, but will keep monitoring the situation.
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Water level at Idukki dam touches 2,395.68 ft at 10 pm
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Water level at Idukki reservoir climbs .04 ft to touch 2,395.66 ft at 9 pm.
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Water level at Idukki reservoir climbs .02 ft to touch 2,395.60 ft at 7 pm
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Water level at Idukki reservoir climbs .02ft to touch 2,395.58 ft at 6 pm
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Water level at Idukki reservoir touches 2395.56 feet at 5 pm
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Radhakrishnan, a native of Thadiyambadu near Cheruthoni, gets a notice from the revenue department regarding the opening of Idukki-Cheruthoni dam shutters.
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Water level touches 2,395.54 feet at 4 pm
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Minister Mathew T Thomas said that the current situation of the Idukki dam did not warrant a trial run. Water level was rising by only .02 ft per hour. That means in 17 hours, the water level rose by only 0.44 ft.
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Water level in Idukki reservoir touches 2,395.50 feet at 3 pm
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Idukki water level at 2,395.48 ft at 2 pm
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Catchment areas of the dam have been receiving rain since last night
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Idukki water level touches 2,395.44 ft at 1 pm
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District authorities have made elaborate arrangements
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Minister E Chandrasekharan has said that the government was prepared to face any eventuality when the dam shutters are opened. Minister reiterated that there was no need for the public to panic but asked them to stay alert.
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Idukki water level touches 2,395.42 ft at 12 noon
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Anchuruli, catchment area of Idukki arch dam
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Water level in the Idukki reservoir touches 2395.40 feet at 11 am
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Water level in the Idukki reservoir touches 2395.38 feet at 10 am
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Heavy rain in south, central Kerala since last night
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