Due to the scorching summer, the Thekkady lake is rapidly shrinking. A view of the boat landing. | Photo Credit: TH As the water level in the Mullaperiyar dam drops to an alarming low, the tourism sector and drinking water projects in Thekkady are facing a serious crisis. According to officials, water from the Thekkady lake — part of the Mullaperiyar reservoir — is vital for both local boating tourism and drinking water projects in the Kumily and Chakkupallom panchayats. Due to receding water levels, the Forest department and the Kerala Tourism Development Corporation (KTDC), which operate boat services within the Periyar Tiger Reserve (PTR), have been forced to reduce seating capacity. Published – April 20, 2026 08:19 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Private bus operators increase fares ahead of polling day Man arrested for alleged murder of minor boy over suspected affair in Anantapur