The level in the Papanasam dam on Wednesday stood at 42 feet (permissible level is 143 feet). The dam had an influx of 326.39 cusecs of water and 204.75 cusecs was discharged. The level of Manimuthar dam stood at 51.65 feet (118 feet). The dam had an inflow of 2 cusecs and 100 cusecs was discharged.