Water level in dams depletes as drought advances in Kerala

With the drought situation advancing, water level in all major dams in Kerala has depleted to an alarming level causing concern among authorities.

Water level in 20 major reservoirs in the state was about 34.43 per cent less in January, when compared to the water level in these dams in January last year, which has been attributed to the low rainfall both during the south-west and south-east monsoon seasons.

"Yes, the situation is worse... water level in dams is very grim.In some places, the condition is much worse and in some others, the situation is better due to rains," State Water Resources Minister Mathew T Thomas told

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