Kerala CM considers talks with Tamil Nadu over Mullaperiyar dam

This story is about two neighbouring states in India, Kerala and Tamil Nadu, and a very old dam called the Mullaperiyar dam.

A dam is like a giant wall that holds back water.

This dam is about a hundred years old.

The two states do not agree about how it should be used.

The leader of Kerala, Mr Satheesan, says he may sit and talk with the leader of Tamil Nadu, Mr Vijay, about the dam.

People working for both governments are already talking to each other.

Some news reports say Tamil Nadu wants to make the water behind the dam higher.

Mr Satheesan says the matter is still a dispute that needs solving.

The talks are meant to help the two leaders find a fair solution together.