The dam you see every day, the one that towers above our homes and communities - the Mullaperiyar Dam - poses a very real and potentially deadly threat to us, the people of Kerala. I am a resident here, and like many of you, my life has been shaped by the shadow that this dam casts over our region. Its existence is not only a constant source of apprehension, but it also represents a ticking time-bomb for our beloved home. The dam is more than a century old and experts have pointed to its vulnerabilities because of its age, coupled with an increasing seismic activity in the area (source: Geological Survey of India).

The dam's failure has the potential to unleash an unimaginable catastrophe for us all, directly threatening over 3 million lives (source: Kerala State Disaster Management Authority) and causing far-reaching environmental damage. It is heartbreaking to know our home, the beautiful land of Kerala, is under such a threat.

This is not just about statistics though. It's about our lives, our families, and our future. We cannot afford to wait, shifting responsibility and hoping for the best. It's time for action. We must protect our future and the future of generations yet unborn. We call on the responsible authorities to decommission the Mullaperiyar Dam immediately, to protect the lives and preserve the beauty of Kerala. Raise your voice, sign this petition and join us in asking for immediate action.