While successfully managing Coronavirus pandemic in the state, Kerala is under the threat of yet another flood, say experts. As per reports, nearing monsoon and intensifying summer rains have increased concerns regarding the water level in the dams in Kerala.
Following the threat, various environment organisations and experts approached the government requesting to reduce water level in dams including Idukki dam urgently. In a letter forwarded to the chief secretary, they have requested to start the activities in view of a flood havoc and for a government-level intervention to reduce water level in Tamil Nadu dams to which Kerala dams are opened.
Expecting monsoon, the water level in dams is reduced to 10 percent by the end of May. The water level in Idukki and some other dams remains higher than normal at present. According to the statistics till April 30, this water can be used to produce upto 165.7 crore units of electricity. It is expected that water to produce upto 13 crore units of power also will reach the dams through summer rain by the end of May.
If monsoon is delayed, water to produce only 70 crore units of power need to be stored in the dams for June. So, the present water level in the dam is higher than required, experts point out.
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