Idukki : After Mullaperiyar, authorities also opened the Idukki dam - the third such opening now in a year’s time. Two shutters of Mullaperiyar stand raised 30 cms tall since morning 8 am. Residents in Cheruthonni region put on prior alert, said Minister Roshy Augustine. With dam at Idukki releasing water, those living along Periyar too have been cautioned for vigil, the minister added.
River fishing has been prohibited owing to water veering off- course at waterfall sites. Also barred for safety purposes are video recording, selfies and Live streaming by residents. Tourism in risk-areas now comes with curbs. Members of public are urged to follow instructions by police and media persons must confine coverage to areas marked for them, said Idukki Collector.
