‘TN should go in for second tunnel in Mullaperiyar dam’
- | Wednesday | 22nd August, 2018
If this quantum is further increased with an additional tunnel, Tamil Nadu can evacuate more water during monsoons,” he added. The Constitution Bench had clearly stated that the dam was safe to hold water at 142 feet,” Mr. Amalraj, who has worked in Periyar dam, said. Tamil Nadu could not prevent the overflow into Kerala, as it was handicapped in drawing of water through the tunnel. Even Col. John Pennycuick, who built the dam, wanted to have another tunnel at 130 feet. The overflow from Periyar dam towards Idukki district in Kerala has now triggered it.
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