The spillway damage in the Parambikulam dam did not swell the rivers in the district on Wednesday, although there were fears about flooding. The district authorities had warned the people living on the banks of the Bharathapuzha, especially in Chittur and neighbouring areas.
Tribal families in Parambikulam were evacuated after the dam’s shutters were damaged on Tuesday night, causing continuous release of 20,000 cusecs water.
Minister for Irrigation Roshy Augustine said that a team of experts from Kerala would visit Parambikulam Dam soon. The State will respond on the basis of the expert team’s report.
