Kerala's Idukki Dam gates to open after 26 years as heavy monsoon fills Periyar River; move will affect Idukki, Ernakulam, Kottayam

One of the highest arch dams in Asia, Kerala's Idukki Dam is going to be opened for the first time in 26 years, owing to rising water level of the Periayar River following heavy monsoon rains in Kerala.

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