First flood warning issued in Vaigai dam; storage level crosses 66 feet mark

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Water gushing retired  from Vaigai dam adjacent   Andipatti successful  Theni district.

Water gushing retired from Vaigai dam adjacent Andipatti successful Theni district. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

The Water Resources Department officials person issued archetypal flood informing successful Vaigai dam arsenic the retention level reached the 66 feet people (maximum level is 71 ft) astatine 7 p.m. connected October 18 (Saturday).

Officials said that pursuing wide rains successful the catchment areas, the retention level accrued steadily and stood astatine 66.24 ft with an inflow of 16,349 cusecs and discharge of 1349 cusecs. The retention was astatine 4908 mcft.

Published - October 18, 2025 09:28 p.m. IST

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