[1]The Kerala government on Friday informed the state High Court that at least 450 families living near the 116-year-old Mullaperiyar dam area would be evacuated to safer places soon.
In a counter-affidavit, the government also said that a mock safety drill will be conducted near the dam area.
The submission was made after the division bench directed the Government to give details of the safety measures being contemplated anticipating threat to the dam.
Hearing a batch of petitions relating to safety concerns over the dam, the court sought details from the government about the water level of Cheruthoni, Kulamavu and Idukki dams.
A division bench, comprising acting Chief Justice Manjula Chellur and Justice P R Ramachandra Menon, also asked the Government to explain the steps to lower the water level in these dams.
The court asked the government whether it was prepared to seek help from the Army in case of an emergency while anticipating threat to Mullaperiyar Dam.
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