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Thodupuzha River
Coverage of Thodupuzha River in the Nexus archive.
- Silt fills almost half the storage in Kerala’s Malankara dam causing capacity crisis
A 2021 study found that silt occupies 48.95% of Kerala’s Malankara dam's storage capacity, causing a crisis in water storage management and flood prevention in the Thodupuzha and Muvattupuzha rivers.
- Heavy rain lashes north Kerala; Bayar in Kasaragod records highest rainfall
Heavy rain lashed north Kerala, with Bayar in Kasaragod recording the highest rainfall. Water levels in Muvattupuzha and Thodupuzha rivers remained above the warning range, though they were receding.
- Heavy rain hits eastern parts of Ernakulam, DTPC shuts tourist spots
Heavy rain has affected eastern parts of Ernakulam, leading the DTPC to close tourist spots. The District Disaster Management Authority has warned residents along the Muvattupuzha and Thodupuzha rivers to take precautions as water levels exceed dangerous limits.