Kerala’s largest hydroelectric power station — the Moolamattom Powerhouse, part of the Idukki Hydroelectric Project — will undergo a complete shutdown for one month starting November 11 for critical maintenance and repair work. According to the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB), the temporary closure is expected to cause a power shortfall of around 600 megawatts Read More…
Kumily: Idukki district is reeling under relentless downpours, forcing the opening of the Mullaperiyar Dam after water levels surged past the rule curve. Authorities have opened three shutters, releasing water at a rate of 1,400 cubic feet per second (cusecs) to ease the pressure. By 8 a.m., the dam level had climbed to 138.25 feet, Read More…
Idukki: A devastating accident occurred near Pullupara in Idukki, when a KSRTC bus veered off the road and plunged into a ravine, claiming the lives of three passengers. The deceased have been identified as Arun Hari, Rama Mohan, and Sangeeth, all hailing from Mavelikkara. The bus, part of a tourist group traveling from Mavelikkara to Read More…