The Hindu·3 min read·medium
Amid heavy rain, water level in Kerala’s Idukki reservoir rises by over 6 ft in a single day
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The Hindu Bureau
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Heavy rainfall in Kerala's Idukki district has caused a significant rise in water levels across several reservoirs. While storage levels have increased, they remain lower than the figures recorded on the same date last year.
Torrential rain in the catchment areas of the hilly district of Idukki has resulted in a sudden increase in the water levels across its reservoirs. The water level in the Idukki reservoir rose by over 6 feet in a single day. As of 1:00 p.m. on Saturday (August 1, 2026), the water level stood at 2,336.04 ft, compared to 2,330.90 ft at 7:00 a.m. on Friday.
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