The water level in Papanasam dam on Wednesday stood at 129.35 feet (maximum level 143 feet). The dam had an inflow of 1,086.40 cusecs of water and 1,500 cusecs of water was discharged. The level in Manimuthar dam stood at 96.25 feet (maximum level 118 feet). The dam had an inflow of 85 cusecs and 75 cusecs of water was discharged.