
A view of Papanasam Dam in Tirunelveli District.
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The water level in Papanasam dam stood at 43.85 feet (the maximum level is 143 feet) with an inflow of 23.38 cusecs and a discharge of 100 cusecs. The level in Manimuthar dam stood at 73.60 feet (the maximum level is 118 feet) with an inflow of 72.77 cusecs and a discharge of 245 cusecs.
The rainfall recorded in Tirunelveli district ending at 6 a.m on Sunday is as follows (in mm): Nambiyar dam 13, Manjolai 5, Kakkachi 9, Nalumukku 12 and Oothu 15.
Published – May 17, 2026 07:00 pm IST


