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Until now, visitors were allowed to view the dams only via buggy rides.
The government had earlier accorded administrative sanction and allocated ₹5.15 crore for the projects in July.
Kachithode Dam is reopening to the public, aiming to boost tourism in the Thrissur region.
The origin of the CWDT was in 1990 when Tamil Nadu raised its claims for a major share of the waters of the River Cauvery, which flows the longest stretch through the state.
Due to heavy rains, the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) has issued red alerts at three dams--Moozhiyar in Pathanamthitta, Kallarkutty in Idukki, and Lower Periyar.
Authorities opened one shutter of the Kanjirappuzha Dam in Palakkad as water levels surged due to heavy rains.
Kochi: Dam management by the Kerala State Electricity Board Ltd. (KSEB) has failed yet again this year, with reservoirs holding thrice the emergency storage levels of water a day before May 31, when the current ‘water year’ ends. This much volume of water could be used to generate 1,542.465 million
It was cited that category 1 included the buffer zone where no fresh constructions, regardless of type or nature, would be permitted.
Irrigation Minister Roshy Augustine revoked the controversial Water Resources Department order of December 26, 2024.
The missing individuals are Jaison Varghese (45), a ward member (Manjakuzhi) in Rajakumary panchayat, and his close friend Biju Melekkudiyil.
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