Water Diversion Dispute Over Sholayar Reservoir Impacts Kerala's Allocation

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 1

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What happened

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Activists from the Chalakudy river protection forum reported that water diversion from Sholayar Reservoir on the Chalakudy River is occurring against the terms of the Parambikulam–Aliyar Project agreement. Under the agreement, Kerala is entitled to an annual allocation of 12,300 million cubic feet from the Sholayar sub-basin. However, activists noted that Kerala received only 180 million cubic metres between July 1 and October 14 of the current water year.

From indiatimes.com

Why it matters

Some supportBrind's analysis of the reports

The agreement stipulates that Tamil Nadu is only entitled to divert surplus water remaining after Kerala's full allocation has been provided. Activists expressed concern that the current low supply in the Tamil Nadu Sholayar Reservoir, holding just 37Mm³ as of October 15, makes it unlikely that Kerala will receive the remaining 168Mm³ of its allocated water.

From indiatimes.com

Who's involved

KeralaIndian state entitled to a specific annual water allocation from the reservoir.
Tamil NaduState of India involved in the water diversion and surplus entitlement.
Chalakudy RiverRiver in India whose water supply is the subject of the dispute.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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Mangalam DamSpeculative
Mangalam Dam might see its operational capacity compromised by reduced upstream water supply.

Coverage

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Oct 1indiatimes.com