An architectural marvel, the Idukki dam. Photo: Rijo Joseph
Full belly! An long shot of Idukki dam. Photo: Rijo Joseph
As we wind up, here is a beautiful panoramic view from Anchuruli, the catchment area of Idukki dam. Photo: Rijo Joseph
Waterworld! Ayyappan Kovil near Idukki reservoir. Rijo Joseph
Hanging bridge to the Ayyappan Kovil in Idukki. Photo: Rijo Joseph
Tunnel routing water from the Erattayar dam into the Idukki reservoir. Photo: Rijo Joseph
Water flowing into the Idukki reservoir. Photo: Rijo Joseph
As the Cheruthoni dam prepares to open after 26 years, people arrive to catch a glimpse of the majestic beauty. Photo: Rijo Joseph
An aerial view of the Periyar from near the Cheruthoni Karimban town. Photo: Rijo Joseph
The Idukki-Cheruthoni dam. Photo: Aravind Bala
Water surge in the Periyar due to incessant rain. Photo: Aravind Bala
Water surge in the Periyar due to incessant rain. Photo: Aravind Bala
The Idukki-Cheruthoni dam. Photo: Aravind Bala
Visitors flock the Cheruthoni dam. Photo: Aravind Bala
The Idukki-Cheruthoni dam. Photo: Aravind Bala
The Idukki-Cheruthoni dam. Photo: Aravind Bala
The Idukki-Cheruthoni dam. Photo: Aravind Bala
The Idukki-Cheruthoni dam. Photo: Aravind Bala
The Idukki-Cheruthoni dam. Photo: Aravind Bala
Revenue officials issue notices to those living near the Periyar banks. Photo: Aravind Bala
Revenue officials get the canals and small streams cleaned up in anticipation of the Cheruthoni dam opening. Photo: Aravind Bala
Revenue officials get the canals and small streams cleaned up in anticipation of the Cheruthoni dam opening. Photo: Aravind Bala
Revenue officials get the canals and small streams cleaned up in anticipation of the Cheruthoni dam opening. Photo: Aravind Bala
Authorities get a canal cleaned up at Chappath, ahead of the opening of the Cheruthoni dam. Photo: Aravind Bala
Authorities get a canal cleaned up at Chappath, ahead of the opening of the Cheruthoni dam. Photo: Aravind Bala
Authorities get a canal cleaned up at Chappath, ahead of the opening of the Cheruthoni dam. Photo: Aravind Bala
An aerial view of Chappath town. Photo: Rijo Joseph
People keenly look on as a canal in Chappath is cleaned up. Photo: Rijo Joseph
The Idukki-Cheruthoni dam. Photo: Rijo Joseph
An aerial of the Periyar in Thadiyampad, near Cheruthoni. Photo: Rijo Joseph
Revenue officials have been issuing notices like this to people living near the Periyar banks to abandon their homes temporarily to stay clear of a water surge. Photo: Rijo Joseph
Revenue officials have been issuing notices like this to people living near the Periyar banks to abandon their homes temporarily to stay clear of a water surge. Photo: Rijo Joseph
An aerial of the Periyar in Thadiyampad, near Cheruthoni. Photo: Rijo Joseph
