Periyar River

August 29, 2022

2 shutters of Idamalayar Dam opened, people along Periyar banks alerted

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued orange alert for Pathanamthitta, Kottayam and Idukki districts for Monday as the weather agency has predicted very heavy rainfall in isolated areas.

December 08, 2021
Water level rises in Periyar after Mullaperiyar Dam opening, low-lying areas hit

About 7,141 cusecs of water is currently being drained off the dam located in Idukki district of Kerala.
December 06, 2021
'Can Pinarayi confidently say Mullaperiyar Dam is safe?'

As reported earlier Kerala is once again on the edge and social media is rife with concerns over the 126-year-old dam commissioned on October 10, 1895, at Vallakkadavu in Idukki district's Peermade taluk.
November 17, 2021
Mullaperiyar row: Periyar Tiger Reserve officer okayed move to cut trees under duress

Babu opposed the axing of trees saying it was against Central rules and that it required the approval of the Kerala government.
November 05, 2021
Water-level row: Tamil Nadu ministers arrive at Mullaperiyar dam

The visit of Tamil Nadu ministers assumes significance in light of the rise in the water level in the dam.
DAM OF CONTENTION

October 29, 2021
Mullaperiyar's safety is linked to its water level, unlikely to withstand another quake

The dam was constructed between 1887 and 1895, and its age is of serious concern. Besides, leaks in the weakened structure, too, determine the structural stability of the dam.
October 21, 2021
IMD issues rain warning for 12 Kerala districts, yet again

The Met Department also said that the Northeast Monsoon or Thulavarsham will arrive in Kerala on October 26.

Periyar River

2 shutters of Idamalayar Dam opened, people along Periyar banks alerted

Water level rises in Periyar after Mullaperiyar Dam opening, low-lying areas hit

'Can Pinarayi confidently say Mullaperiyar Dam is safe?'

Mullaperiyar row: Periyar Tiger Reserve officer okayed move to cut trees under duress

Water-level row: Tamil Nadu ministers arrive at Mullaperiyar dam

Mullaperiyar's safety is linked to its water level, unlikely to withstand another quake

IMD issues rain warning for 12 Kerala districts, yet again

Kerala Rain | High alert on the banks of Periyar, landslide warning at 33 places in Kottayam

'Kerala's Own Army' returns to guard the banks of Periyar

Central Water Commission visits Mullaperiyar dam without informing Kerala