Watch | Third shutter of Cheruthoni dam in Idukki opened

The shutter was opened to regulate water level, as it neared the upper rule level of 2,400.03 feet. (Source: FILE PHOTO)

The shutter was opened to regulate water level, as it neared the upper rule level of 2,400.03 ft. The water level reached 2,399.44 ft at 9 a.m. due to increased inflow into the Periyar after the opening of the Mullaperiyar dam and heavy rainfall since Wednesday night.