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Silt reduces Malankara dam storage capacity by half

Published Tuesday, August 4, 2026

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What We Know — Key Points

  • A 2021 study by the Kerala Engineering Research Institute (KERI) found that silt occupied 48.95% of the Malankara dam's total storage capacity.

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  • The Hindu

    The article highlights the critical issue of siltation in the Malankara dam and its implications for water management and flood control in the region, emphasizing the need for desilting efforts.

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