Date:28/04/2005 URL: http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2005/04/28/stories/2005042800711901.htm

Back Water levels decline in Kerala reservoirs

Our Bureau

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Water levels at the three major reservoirs — Idukki, Idamalayar and Kallada — have recorded a decline compared to the readings made a week ago.

According to an official spokesman, the level declined from 2322.60 ft to 232.07 ft at Idukki; 450.46 ft to 447.21 ft at Idamalayar and 320.37 ft to 317.52 ft at Kallada.

However, year-on-year readings revealed that the levels are, in fact, up in two reservoirs. It was up by 7.41 ft at Idukki and 6.59 ft at Idamalayar. Kallada recorded a decline of 2.85 ft in year-on-year levels, the spokesman added.