The water level in Papanasam dam on Wednesday stood at 128 feet (the maximum level is 143 feet). The dam had an inflow of 382.44 cusecs of water and 1,600 cusecs of water was discharged. The level in Manimuthar dam stood at 96.11 feet (the maximum level is 118 feet). The dam had an inflow of 156.49 cusecs and 225 cusecs of water was discharged.