The New Indian Express 24.07.2009
Siruvani dam overflows
PALAKKAD: The Siruvani dam near Kanhirapuzha is overflowing after heavy rains in the catchment areas. The excess water is flown into the Siruvani and Bhavani rivers of Kerala.
The Siruvani dam, situated 48 kilometres from Palakkad, is the drinking water source of Coimbatore city. The total capacity of the dam is 878.5 metres. As the dam is full, the Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage (TWAD) Board can draw its full quota of 101 million litres of water a day, the Irrigation Department sources said.
