Water level in Papanasam dam stands at 125.90 feet
The water level in Papanasam dam on Friday stood at 125.90 feet (maximum level 143 feet). The dam had an inflow of 700 cusecs of water and 800 cusecs of water was discharged. The level in Manimuthar dam stood at 92.80 feet (maximum 36level 118 feet). The dam had an inflow of 197 cusecs and 45 cusecs of water was discharged.
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