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Idukki Dam's Shutter Opened As Water Level Rises After Heavy Rains
A shutter of Kerala's Cheruthoni dam was opened on Tuesday morning as the water level in Idukki reservoir continued to rise due to heavy rains in its catchment areas and opening of shutters of the Mullaperiyar dam.
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Tamil Nadu Opens Mullaperiyar Dam, Kerala's Idukki On High Alert: Report
The shutters of the Mullaperiyar dam in Kerala, operated by Tamil Nadu, were raised on Friday morning as the water level in the reservoir crossed 138 ft, Kerala government officials said in Idukki.
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Two Shutters Of Idukki Dam In Kerala To Be Opened Tomorrow
Two shutters of the Idukki dam will be opened on Tuesday, said Kerala Water Resources Minister Roshi Augustine on Monday.
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Idukki Has Gone Back By 40 Years Due To Floods: Kerala Power Minister
The hilly district of Idukki has been thrown back by 40 years following Kerala's worst flooding in a century, Power Minister MM Mani said on Sunday.
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Coast Guard's "Operation Water Baby" Saves New-Born In Kerala
From flood-ravaged Kerala comes a story of grit of the Coast Guard and armed forces personnel who saved a newly-born baby in a night-long rescue operation near the Idukki dam two days ago.
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As Water Level Rises, Mullaperiyar Dam In Kerala To Be Opened
Rain-hit Idduki district in Kerala is bracing for surplussing of Mullaperiyar Dam as officials issued an alert for people living on the Periyar River banks with the water level in the reservoir crossing the 137 feet mark against its maximum of 142 feet today.
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Why Kerala Opened All 5 Gates Of Idukki Reservoir For The First Time
The Idukki dam, which is one of Asia's largest arch dams, is part of the three dams of Idukki reservoir. This is the third time in history that gates of Idukki reservoir have been opened.
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As Idukki Reservoir Swells, Gates Are Opened For 3rd Time In Its History
More gates of the Idukki reservoir in Kerala were opened today because of incessant rain, which has taken 26 lives. The shutters of the Cheruthoni dam - which is one of the dams in the reservoir - were opened for the first time in 26 years yesterday, with the water levels in the reservoir dangerously close to full capacity.
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Non-Stop Rain In Kerala, All 5 Gates Of Idukki Reservoir Opened: 10 Facts
All the five gates of one of the dams of the Idukki water reservoir in Kerala have been opened to control the swelling water which is nearing the full capacity because of the incessant rain. 29 people have been killed in the state, battered by rain and landslides. Over 15,600 have been evacuated from affected areas and around 500 relief camps have ...
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Heavy Rain Kills 26 In Kerala, Red Alert For Idukki Dam: 10 Points
As water levels continue to rise in rivers and reservoirs of Kerala, a third red alert has been issued for Idukki reservoir and the shutter of one of the dams will be opened again today to maintain the water level. Four naval teams and a Sea King helicopter have been sent to Wayanad to evacuate stranded people. Army has deployed over 200 personnel ...
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22 Dead As Rain Pounds Kerala, Red Alert Sounded For Idukki Reservoir
Twenty two people have been killed in Kerala in landslides due to heavy rain across the state. The Kochi airport had suspended all arrivals at the international and domestic terminals for two hours this afternoon fearing flooding of the runway after the gates of the Idukki dam was opened today. All incoming flights had been diverted to other destin...
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Heavy Rains Pound Kerala As Idukki Dam Water Inches Closer To Code Red
Heavy rain lashed across nine of the 14 districts in Kerala on Tuesday as the Met office forecast that the downpour will continue till Wednesday.
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Water Level Rising In Kerala's Idukki dam, Orange Alert Out
In a warning about the rising level of water in Kerala's Idukki dam, the state electricity board has issued an orange alert. There is a possibility that water has to be released on trial basis for one or two hours. But officials said the people need not panic. If the shutters of the dam have to be opened, an alert will be given well in advance.
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MDMK Chief Vaiko Asks Kerala Government to Oppose Neutrino Project
Apprehending threat to Idukki district in neighbouring Kerala from the proposed Neutrino Observatory in Theni in Tamil Nadu, MDMK founder Vaiko today asked the state government and people to oppose it.
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Plan to open Idukki dam put on hold as inflow thins
With inflow into the Idukki dam thinning today, authorities put on hold the plan to open its shutters as the chances of the water level touching the maximum limit receded, much to the relief of people living downstream.
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Idukki Dam's Shutter Opened As Water Level Rises After Heavy Rains
A shutter of Kerala's Cheruthoni dam was opened on Tuesday morning as the water level in Idukki reservoir continued to rise due to heavy rains in its catchment areas and opening of shutters of the Mullaperiyar dam.
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Tamil Nadu Opens Mullaperiyar Dam, Kerala's Idukki On High Alert: Report
The shutters of the Mullaperiyar dam in Kerala, operated by Tamil Nadu, were raised on Friday morning as the water level in the reservoir crossed 138 ft, Kerala government officials said in Idukki.
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Two Shutters Of Idukki Dam In Kerala To Be Opened Tomorrow
Two shutters of the Idukki dam will be opened on Tuesday, said Kerala Water Resources Minister Roshi Augustine on Monday.
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Idukki Has Gone Back By 40 Years Due To Floods: Kerala Power Minister
The hilly district of Idukki has been thrown back by 40 years following Kerala's worst flooding in a century, Power Minister MM Mani said on Sunday.
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Coast Guard's "Operation Water Baby" Saves New-Born In Kerala
From flood-ravaged Kerala comes a story of grit of the Coast Guard and armed forces personnel who saved a newly-born baby in a night-long rescue operation near the Idukki dam two days ago.
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As Water Level Rises, Mullaperiyar Dam In Kerala To Be Opened
Rain-hit Idduki district in Kerala is bracing for surplussing of Mullaperiyar Dam as officials issued an alert for people living on the Periyar River banks with the water level in the reservoir crossing the 137 feet mark against its maximum of 142 feet today.
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Why Kerala Opened All 5 Gates Of Idukki Reservoir For The First Time
The Idukki dam, which is one of Asia's largest arch dams, is part of the three dams of Idukki reservoir. This is the third time in history that gates of Idukki reservoir have been opened.
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As Idukki Reservoir Swells, Gates Are Opened For 3rd Time In Its History
More gates of the Idukki reservoir in Kerala were opened today because of incessant rain, which has taken 26 lives. The shutters of the Cheruthoni dam - which is one of the dams in the reservoir - were opened for the first time in 26 years yesterday, with the water levels in the reservoir dangerously close to full capacity.
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Non-Stop Rain In Kerala, All 5 Gates Of Idukki Reservoir Opened: 10 Facts
All the five gates of one of the dams of the Idukki water reservoir in Kerala have been opened to control the swelling water which is nearing the full capacity because of the incessant rain. 29 people have been killed in the state, battered by rain and landslides. Over 15,600 have been evacuated from affected areas and around 500 relief camps have ...
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Heavy Rain Kills 26 In Kerala, Red Alert For Idukki Dam: 10 Points
As water levels continue to rise in rivers and reservoirs of Kerala, a third red alert has been issued for Idukki reservoir and the shutter of one of the dams will be opened again today to maintain the water level. Four naval teams and a Sea King helicopter have been sent to Wayanad to evacuate stranded people. Army has deployed over 200 personnel ...
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22 Dead As Rain Pounds Kerala, Red Alert Sounded For Idukki Reservoir
Twenty two people have been killed in Kerala in landslides due to heavy rain across the state. The Kochi airport had suspended all arrivals at the international and domestic terminals for two hours this afternoon fearing flooding of the runway after the gates of the Idukki dam was opened today. All incoming flights had been diverted to other destin...
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Heavy Rains Pound Kerala As Idukki Dam Water Inches Closer To Code Red
Heavy rain lashed across nine of the 14 districts in Kerala on Tuesday as the Met office forecast that the downpour will continue till Wednesday.
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Water Level Rising In Kerala's Idukki dam, Orange Alert Out
In a warning about the rising level of water in Kerala's Idukki dam, the state electricity board has issued an orange alert. There is a possibility that water has to be released on trial basis for one or two hours. But officials said the people need not panic. If the shutters of the dam have to be opened, an alert will be given well in advance.
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MDMK Chief Vaiko Asks Kerala Government to Oppose Neutrino Project
Apprehending threat to Idukki district in neighbouring Kerala from the proposed Neutrino Observatory in Theni in Tamil Nadu, MDMK founder Vaiko today asked the state government and people to oppose it.
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Plan to open Idukki dam put on hold as inflow thins
With inflow into the Idukki dam thinning today, authorities put on hold the plan to open its shutters as the chances of the water level touching the maximum limit receded, much to the relief of people living downstream.
