[BREAKING] Mullaperiyar dam "extremely vulnerable"; should be decommissioned, new dam constructed: Kerala to Supreme Court

Failure of Mullaperiyar dam could be catastrophic and beyond human imagination affecting 30 lakh people, the Kerala government told the Supreme Court.
Mullaperiyar dam and Supreme Court
Mullaperiyar dam and Supreme Court
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In a significant development, the Kerala government has told the Supreme Court that the Mullaperiyar dam is extremely vulnerable due to its age and large catchment area and should be decommissioned and a new dam should be built (Dr. Joe Joseph v. State of Tamil Nadu).

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