Mullaperiyar: An emergency letter that breaks TN...?
The Chief Secretary has written to the Oversight Committee urging them to bring down the water level in Mullaperiyar as soon as possible.
The letter sought to instruct tamilnadu to lower the water level. The letter also pointed out the possibility of more rain.Mullaperiyar An emergency letter that breaks TN
The rule curve of the dam after november 30 is 142 feet. However, the Chief Secretary pointed out that the water level had reached 142 feet by 4 am on november 30.
According to the letter, the water level in Vandiperiyar was high and 9 houses were flooded as 9 shutters had to be opened by 8 pm.
When the shutters were opened, the sudden flooding caused panic among the people.