SC calls Kerala flood situation 'grave', to hear plea on Mullaperiyar dam

The death toll in the current phase of monsoon fury in the southern state has touched 79

Press Trust of India  |  New Delhi 

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The on Thursday termed as "grave" the flood situation in Kerala and agreed to hear a plea seeking Centre's mediation between Kerala and Tamil Nadu governments on the issue of the crossing the 142 ft threshold.

The plea seeks a decision on disaster management steps in the background of the floods, the opening of 33 dams in Kerala, confusion between Kerala and Tamil Nadu Chief Ministers as water in the has crossed the 142-ft threshold.

The death toll in the current phase of monsoon fury in the southern state has touched 79, while rains and floodwater has caused extensive damage.

Rise in flood waters in due to the rains and opening of all shutters of all major dams including Mullaperiyar, Cheruthoni, part of Idukki reservoir, and Idamalayar, have severely affected lives of people in downstream areas.

First Published: Thu, August 16 2018. 15:38 IST