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The Times of India
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Supreme Court: How much water can Mullaperiyar dam withstand?

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it is not deciding about the distribution of water as the issue is regarding safety of the 126-year-old Mullaperiyar dam and the first question to be addressed is what quantity of water the reservoir can withstand.

While hearing arguments on the pleas which have raised issues pertaining to the dam, the court said that rule curve may be the most crucial issue for deciding about safety of the dam.

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