Siruvani Dam water level rises to 21.50 feet
Following recent rains, the water level in Siruvani Dam has increased, leading to an increase in daily drinking water supply for Coimbatore.
Due to recent rainfall, the water level at Siruvani Dam, a major drinking water source for Coimbatore, has risen to 21.50 feet. Similarly, the Pillur Dam currently holds 83 feet of water.
The total capacity of the Siruvani Dam is 49.53 feet. Due to a lack of monsoon rainfall, the water level had dropped below 7 feet in June, forcing the corporation to reduce water supply to 3.50 crore liters per day. With the recent rains, the supply has now been increased to 6 crore liters.
During the same period last year, the dam was filled over 40 feet. While water inflow has improved, officials noted that continuous heavy rain is needed for the dam to reach full capacity. Pillur Dam also stands at 83 feet as of yesterday.
Courtesy: Hindu Tamil Thisai