Thiruvanthapuram: An updated reading of water level at Idukki dam put it at 2396.24 feet on Friday morning, up from 2396 feet from the previous day.
Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA) gauged the water level at 7 am today.
Power minister MM Mani hinted yesterday at opening floodgates of Cheruthoni reservoir in case water level at Idukki dam shoots up to 2,398 feet.
Soothing the public nerves, he said people would be alerted as water level climbs to 2,397 feet. Alongside, a trial run would be made just as water nudges 2,398 feet.