Since the beginning of November, it has been raining widely in Tamil Nadu with the onset of the northeast monsoon. As a result, the water flow to the dam increased up to 69 feet. Following this, a final flood warning was issued.
New Delhi [India], January 1 (ANI): An application has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking appropriate direction to Government of Tamil Nadu to construct a new dam as also augment the storage capacity of the Vaigai dam downstream or to take such steps to strengthen the Mullaperiyar dam t
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], November 10 (ANI): Amid the incessant rainfall in Tamil Nadu, the authorities on Tuesday issued a flood warning for Theni district and adjourning low-lying areas.
Madurai (Tamil Nadu) [India], Dec 4 (ANI): Madurai district collector on Tuesday issued a flood warning to five Southern districts on downstream Vaigai dam as the water-level reached 66 feet, following heavy rainfall in the region.
Madurai (Tamil Nadu) [India], Nov 11 (ANI): Rains in the catchment area, coupled with the recently released water from Vaigai dam has led to heavy water flow in Vaigai river here but instead of worrying, locals are happy and are seen taking photographs of the swollen river.