# Kerala Warns of Legal Action Over Mullaperiyar Water Level 2026-08-06T14:11:47+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 2 independent outlets Kerala Water Resources Minister Mons Joseph said Supreme Court directions on Mullaperiyar dam safety remain unimplemented. He warned that Kerala may approach the court if Tamil Nadu raises the reservoir level above 142 feet. Tamil Nadu’s budget announced plans to seek a higher level at the 131-year-old dam in Idukki district. Joseph said inspections required under the directions and work to strengthen the Baby Dam were incomplete. Kerala has asked the National Dam Safety Authority to conduct a comprehensive inspection. The matter was discussed by Chief Minister V D Satheesan and state officials. Joseph said flood preparedness was adequate and water levels were receding in parts of Kerala. ## Coverage - hindustantimes.com Tags: dam safety, Kerala, Mullaperiyar dam, Tamil Nadu Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/kerala-warns-of-legal-action-over-mullaperiyar-water-level/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/kerala-warns-of-legal-action-over-mullaperiyar-water-level/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.