Water inflow into Vaigai dam rises after heavy rain in Theni district

Water Inflow

Heavy rain in Theni district has pushed up the water inflow into Vaigai dam. The daily inflow has gone up from 400 cubic feet per second to 1,010 cubic feet per second.

Dam Levels

The dam has a total height of 71 feet and the current water level stands at 45.80 feet. Officials expect the water level to rise further in the coming days as the rain continues.

Farmers and Drinking Water

Farmers in five districts depend on the water from Vaigai dam for their crops. These districts are Theni, Madurai, Dindigul, Sivaganga, and Ramanathapuram. The dam also plays a key role in meeting the drinking water needs of these areas. This rise in water level has brought joy to local farmers and the public, who hope the storage will keep going up.

Context

Rainfall in catchment areas is the main way reservoirs like Vaigai get filled during the monsoon season. Higher water storage helps support both crop work and daily drinking needs across multiple districts in the region.