However, all precautions are taken and there is nothing to worry even if more water is released, the minister said. An additional 1299 cubic feet water is being released through spillway shutters from Saturday 4 pm. Roshy Augustine said that Tamil Nadu should have increased the amount of water taken from the dam, but they did not. This will be informed to the supervisory committee and the supreme court, the minister said. It is unlikely to touch 138 feet, which is the rule curve, in the present situation. The current water level is at 138.80 feet. The water level has decreased and there is no need for panic, the minister informed. Idukki: Minister for Water Resources Roshy Augustine informed that the water level in Mullaperiyar dam has not reached the rule curve even after three days of opening the spillway shutters.
