Summary:
The district normally receives 522 mm rainfall during northeast monsoon season and 871 mm rainfall during southwest monsoon. The dam, a major source of water for irrigation purposes in the district, has its water level at 84.100 metres.The irrigation department is maintaining the water level by keeping two shutters opened. Thiruvananthapuram: With few days remaining for southwest monsoon to withdraw, the district is witnessing its weakest phase. The Vamanapuram River, which lacks a reservoir, is witnessing a fall in water level.However, KWA officials said that situation is not alarming. The Kerala water authority had to pump water from Neyyar to Aruvikkara to supply drinking water to the city.However, this time the monsoon has filled major dams in the district to the brim.The Peppara dam , which is the major source of drinking water for the city, has its water level at 107.5 metres, which is its maximum level..