Kerala’s Idukki Dam Water Rises Over 2390 Feet Blue Alert Issued

Kerala's Idukki Dam water level has risen over 2390 feet as authorities have issued Blue Alert.

Following heightened water levels at Idukki dam, authorities sounded  first vigil, the Blue Alert.

This is as per rule curve for the dam that mandates Blue Alert once the level reach  2390.86 ft. The dam’s maximum capacity is 2403 ft.

The dam waters are currently rising by .02 ft per hour - a the pace that's set to get higher by night from heavy rains forecast for the region.
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