Mullaperiyar dam

Mullaperiyar dam is a masonry gravity dam on the Periyar River in Kerala, India. It is among the oldest and largest of its type in the country and was completed in 1895

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Even though the dam is situated in Kerala, it is operated by Tamil Nadu under a 999-year lease contract

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Mullaperiyar dam issue: The mullaperiyar dam issue is about how much water can be stored in the reservoir which impacts the safety of people living nearby.

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Tamil Nadu claims that, despite taking measures to strengthen the dam, the Kerala government has blocked any attempt to raise the reservoir water level.

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Current Status: Tamil Nadu is concerned following the Central Water Commission's (CWC) decision to re-audit the Mullaperiyar Dam's safety, which can be game changer.

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