Incessant rainfall: Reservoirs in Kerala filled to 56 pc capacity

Seethathode: The water levels in several reservoirs in the state, especially in southern region, increased considerably, with heavy rainfall in the catchment areas of such structures on Sunday. There has been a drastic increase in the inflow into reservoirs. As per the figures on Sunday, the water levels in most of the reservoirs in the state had increased by 56 percent. Following the trend, the water levels in the Idukki-Sabarigiri project have also been on the rise. 

However, unlike previous years, the water levels in most of the reservoirs under the KSEB are still hovering around 35 percent, plentiful rains shall grace the state, if the situation is supposed to get any better. While the Sabarigiri project momentarily holds an average amount of water, 65 percent to be precise, the condition in Idukki project is deplorable, with only 45 percent at the moment. However, Kundala and Sholayar reservoirs are an exception with 98 percent and 95 percent of water respectively.  

It should be noted that in the previous day, the maximum rainfall (122 mm) in the state was registered in the catchment area of the Sholayar dam.

Overall, in the last few days, inflows that could potentially help in producing 31.259 million units of electricity, had reached the reservoirs. The KSEB officials are expecting the inflows to increase in the coming days, with the rise in rains.

Despite rain wreaking havoc in the state every now and then, so far this year, the water levels in none of the storages have potentially raised a threat to the public. In fact the depleting water levels in the reservoirs have further added to the woes of the KSEB officials.