Thiruvananthapuram: Noted Malayalam movie actor Prithviraj in a Facebook post demanded the decommissioning of Mullaperiyar dam.

“Regardless of what the facts and findings are or will be, there is no reason or excuse for this 125-year-old dam to exist as a functioning structure! It’s time we put politics and economics aside and do what is right. We can only trust the system, and let’s pray that the system makes the right decision!”, he posted on his Facebook page. 

This post is being shared by many with the hashtag #DecommissionMullaperiyaarDam. 

Due to heavy rain, the water level of Mullaperiyar dam has reportedly crossed 136 feet. Tamil Nadu has already given warning regarding the surge in water level and the second warning will be issued when it touches 138 feet. People shall be urged to be cautious only when the water level increases further and reaches 140 feet. However, the Water Resources Department informed that there is no emergency situation existing to open the dam. 

Heavy rain lashed Thodupuzha for more than two hours on Saturday. Many regions flooded and people were relocated with the help of the fire and rescue force.