As of October 19, 2025, the water level in the Mullaperiyar dam has reached 139.35 feet, just shy of its maximum permissible capacity of 142 feet. The dam is currently experiencing a significant inflow of 11,892 cusecs, with a controlled discharge of 1,400 cusecs.
Meanwhile, the Vaigai dam’s water level is at 67.09 feet, approaching its full capacity of 71 feet. It records an inflow of 5,516 cusecs and a discharge of 1,349 cusecs.
The total combined water storage in the Periyar credit stands at an impressive 9,814.59 million cubic feet (mcft). Rainfall data collected over the 24 hours leading up to 6 a.m. on Sunday, October 19, 2025, shows varying levels across the region. Notable rainfall figures (in mm) include: Gudalur at 41.4, Elumalai at 33.4, Thekkadi at 26.4, Maruthanadhi at 12.6, Kodaikanal at 12.4, Kuppanampatti at 12, Periyar at 6.6, Uthamapalayam at 6.2, Veerapandi at 4.2, Shanmuganadhi at 2.6, Sothypparai at 2.6, and Vaigai dam at 2.