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A shutter of the Cheruthoni dam in Kerala, part of the Idukki Hydro-electric project was raised 40 cm allowing the release of 40,000 cumecs of water from the Idukki reservoir. The reservoir has currently 2398.90 ft of water as against its full reservoir level of 2403 ft.
Although no one has been shifted from their homes, authorities have issued warnings to those living along the banks of river Periyar to remain vigilant.