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What happens if Mullaperiyar dam breaks?
According to Kerala, if the dam collapses, it would wash away a stretch of about 25km between Mullaperiyar and Idukki dams affecting about 0.1million people. If this causes damage to Idukki dam, it would further destroy human settlements of millions of people,” said the report.
Will Idukki dam break if mullaperiyar breaks?
If the dam-break were to occur at the maximum water level of 136 ft at Mullaperiyar, it will cause the water level at the much larger Idukki reservoir situated 36 km away to rise by 20.85 metres.
Will Idukki dam be opened?
The Kerala government said that it will move Supreme Court over the issue. The Kerala government opened the shutters of the Cheruthoni dam in Idukki early on Tuesday to ease pressure after flow of water from the Mullaperiyar dam. He said that the state government will move Supreme Court against Tamil Nadu’s move.
Why Chennai floods happened?
In 2015, the Chembarambakkam reservoir, which was full, was blamed for flooding the city, with officials mismanaging the release of waters. The sudden discharge of the water caused the Adyar River to breach its banks in a few areas, resulting in massive flooding.
Who is to blame for massive floods in Tamil Nadu?
New Delhi: Kerala has placed the blame of the massive floods that have claimed the lives of 373 people on the shoulders of the Tamil Nadu government and its refusal to lower the water level in the Mullaperiyar dam.
What is Mullaperiyar Dam and what caused the deadly floods?
In an affidavit filed in the Supreme Court on Thursday, the Pinarayi Vijayan government said the sudden release of water from the Mullaperiyar dam was the chief cause of the deadly deluge. The government also pointed out how Tamil Nadu government repeatedly rejected its request to reduce water level in the dam from 142 feet to 139 feet.
Where is Mullaperiyar dam located in Kerala?
The Mullaperiyar Dam is located on the Western Ghats near Thekkady in Idukki district of Kerala on the Periyar river. New Delhi: Kerala has placed the blame of the massive floods that have claimed the lives of 373 people on the shoulders of the Tamil Nadu government and its refusal to lower the water level in the Mullaperiyar dam.
What happened to the Idukki Dam?
On account of the huge rains that hit Idukki, the sluice gates of the dam were opened after the water level touched 142 feet mark on August 15. The affidavit, accessed by News18, states that the Kerala government was managing the situation by letting a major portion of flood waters escape into the sea.