1 year ago
Coimbatore Reservoirs Near Capacity, Discharging Water After Rainfall
Imagine big water tanks, called reservoirs, that store water.
In Coimbatore, India, these tanks are filling up quickly because it's been raining a lot.
The Pillur Dam is almost full, so they're letting extra water out into the river, like opening a faucet too wide.
People near the river are told to be careful.
Another water tank, the Siruvani Dam, is also getting full and releasing water.
This is to make sure the tanks don't overflow and cause problems.
Officials are watching everything closely to keep the water flowing and prevent floods.
Coimbatore reservoirs approach full capacity due to heavy monsoon rainfall.
Pillur Dam water level rose 15 feet in 24 hours, leading to surplus water discharge.
Authorities issued flood alerts and urged public to avoid the Bhavani River.
Siruvani Dam, a key drinking water source, also nearing restricted level and releasing excess water.
District authorities are closely monitoring reservoirs for potential flooding and water supply.
- Who
- Authorities in Coimbatore, residents near the Bhavani River.
- What
- Surplus water is being discharged from Coimbatore reservoirs due to heavy rainfall.
- Where
- Coimbatore district, Tamil Nadu, India, specifically at Pillur and Siruvani Dams.
- When
- Recent days, specifically with significant rises in water levels reported by Monday.
- Why
- To prevent flooding and maintain water supply, as reservoirs approach full capacity.
Key facts
- Pillur Dam FRL
- 100 feet
- Pillur Dam Water Level Rise
- 15 feet in 24 hours
- Pillur Dam Discharge
- Exceeding 14,000 cusecs
- Siruvani Dam Restricted Level
- 44.61 feet
- Siruvani Dam Current Supply
- 99.76 MLD
- Siruvani Dam Precipitation (max)
- 147 mm
