The Tamil Nadu Water Resources Department has intimated the Kerala government about the release of surplus water towards Kerala from Mullaperiyar dam with the increasing water level in the reservoir.

In the advance intimation sent to Kerala officials, the Assistant Engineer, WRD, Thekkady, said water level in Mullaperiyar dam stood at 134.30 feet at 4 p.m. on Thursday. The dam was receiving an inflow of 6,084 cusecs.

With the Rule Curve method being implemented in the dam, surplus water may be released to Kerala side most likely from June 28.