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• With predictions by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) of a fresh bout of heavy rainfall in Kerala starting Wednesday, as a precautionary measure, water was released from the Idukki reservoir.

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• The Idukki Dam is a double curvature Arch dam constructed across the Periyar River in a narrow gorge between two granite hills locally known as Kuravan and Kurathi in Mariyapuram village in Idukki District in Kerala.
• At 168.91 metres it is one of the highest arch dams in Asia.
• This dam was constructed along with two other dams at Cheruthoni and Kulamavu.
• Together, the three dams and Two saddle dams, Kulamavu Saddle Dam (Near Junction) and Kulamavu Saddle Dam (Right Bank) have created an artificial lake in the area.

https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/kerala-rains-idukki-reservoir-water-released-7579419/

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