Summary:
Water level in the dam stood at 126.34 feet as against the maximum level of 126 feet. Water level in the dam increased fast in the third week of August even as irrigation for the first crop in Cumbum valley and double-crop area in Madurai and Dindigul districts was going on. For irrigationMeanwhile, water from Sothuparai dam, which has been surplussing since the first week of October, would be released for irrigation on Monday. more-inTHENIWith Vaigai dam getting increased inflow for the past few days, the first flood warning for people living downstream is likely to be issued on Monday morning. This forced the authorities to release water for the single crop area in Madurai and Sivaganga districts too much ahead of schedule..