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Three Karapuzha Dam shutters will be raised by 10cm on Saturday at 11 am due to continued heavy rainfall, prompting downstream warnings.
Pambla Dam shutters opened after heavy rain; 500 cumecs released as a precaution, with residents advised caution.
Kerala demanded a new Mullaperiyar dam citing safety fears, but Tamil Nadu insisted on raising the existing dam's water level, with a parliamentary committee forwarding both views to the Centre.
Over the decades, dams have contributed significantly to agricultural growth, industrial development and socio-economic progress across the country
Kerala faces an electricity crisis due to poor dam management, surrendering surplus power and failing to conserve water for peak demand, despite significant inflows.
The mini park, located along the right bank of the dam, has been developed to provide visitors with a close view of the Kulamavu Dam and the Idukki reservoir.
Social activist Shashi B Mattam said the crisis highlights the lack of strict agreements with clear conditions when land is handed over for film shoots.
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.
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