Govt plans constructing new spillway at Thottappally (opens original article in a new tab)

The State government is proceeding with plans to build a new spillway at Thottappally in Alappuzha, citing the existing structure's inability to handle full water discharge due to its age. A study for the new spillway has been submitted to the Irrigation Design and Research Board, with modern technology planned for construction and renovation works.

• State government plans to construct new spillway at Thottappally in Alappuzha
• Existing spillway lacks full water discharge capacity due to age
• Investigation study for new spillway upstream submitted to Irrigation Design and Research Board
• Modern technology will be used for construction and renovation of existing spillway