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Rain for three days increases storage in Mullaperiyar dam by about 10 feet, says Minister
1 week, 2 days ago

Rain for three days increases storage in Mullaperiyar dam by about 10 feet, says Minister

The Hindu  

In just three days of rainfall, the storage level in Mullaperiyar dam had increased by about 10 feet, said Rural Development Minister I Periasamy here on Sunday. “If the same trend continued for the next six or seven days, the Vaigai dam may reach its maximum level of 71 feet,” he added. The people were safe largely during the rains, …

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Water from Vaigai dam to be released on July 3 to irrigate first crops in Madurai, Dindigul districts
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Water from Vaigai dam to be released on July 3 to irrigate first crops in Madurai, Dindigul districts

The Hindu  

Water from Vaigai dam to irrigate the first crop across 45,041 acres of land under the double crop area in Madurai and Dindigul districts, will be released from July 3. As per norms, water to irrigate the first crop in these two districts can be released from the Vaigai dam any time after May 31, as and when the combined …

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Vaigai flooded for the second day, water released through canals in Ramanathapuram
1 year ago

Vaigai flooded for the second day, water released through canals in Ramanathapuram

New Indian Express  

MADURAI: As the Vaigai river entered its second consecutive day of flooding due to incessant rainfall in Madurai district, the public works department cleared the water hyacinths that obstructed the flow of water released to irrigate 67, 837 acres of farmland in Ramanathapuram on Saturday. Following significant rain, the Vaigai River received an inflow of nearly 5,500 cusecs of water. …

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Vaigai dam reaches full capacity, farmers seek water release for agriculture
1 year, 1 month ago

Vaigai dam reaches full capacity, farmers seek water release for agriculture

New Indian Express  

MADURAI: Following incessant rain in its catchment areas, the storage levels of Vaigai dam are close to its full capacity. Even though two months have passed since the second crop has started, water has not been released from the dam as the available water would not be sufficient for both single and dual crops. Kurunji Kumaran, a single crop season …

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Toll in Idukki Landslide Rises to 52 as Three More Bodies Recovered
4 years, 4 months ago

Toll in Idukki Landslide Rises to 52 as Three More Bodies Recovered

News 18  

The toll in the landslip in Pettimudi in the high range Idukki district rose to 52 with three more bodies being recovered from the debris as rescue operations continued on Tuesday to trace those missing. Meanwhile, the water level at Mullaperiyar reservoir in Idukki district reached 136.85 feet on Tuesday. The Idukki district Collector had held discussions with the Collector …

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