Bleach in Honey:
The Chennai Meteorological Department had announced that there is a possibility of heavy rain in various districts including Theni and Dindigul in Tamil Nadu. Accordingly, in Theni district, while the influence of the sun was increasing during the day, in the evening, dark clouds suddenly surrounded and the rain turned white.
Increase in flow to major dams:
Especially in areas including Theni Andipatti Periyakulam Vaigai Dam for about 3 hours, the heat subsided and cold weather occurred in the district and now the water flow has increased again in the main dams where the water flow has decreased.
Mullaip Periyar Dam Water Level:
In this, the water level of the 152 feet high landmark Mullai Periyar Dam is 118.80 feet and the water flow has increased from 96 cubic feet yesterday to 201 cubic feet this morning. 300 cubic feet of water has been released from the dam for irrigation.
Waikai Dam Water Level:
Also, while the water level of Vaigai Dam, which is 111 feet high, is 47.80 feet, the water inflow to the dam has increased to 232 cubic feet today and 69 cubic feet of water is being released from the dam for the drinking water needs of Madurai city.
Manjalar Dam Water Level:
While the water level of Manjalar dam is 53.40 feet, all 68 cubic feet of water is coming from the dam and the water is not released and it is expected that Manjalar will reach its full capacity soon.
Sothuppara Dam Water Level:
While the water level of Chothupparai dam is at its full capacity of 126.11 feet, the inflow to the dam is six cubic feet and the release of water from the dam is three cubic feet.
In Periyar region 16.4 mm in Thekkady 4.4 mm in Gudalur 1.8 mm in Chanmukha River 2.2 mm in Vaigai 63.2 mm in Manjalaru 42 Sothupparai 21 Antipatti two point seven mm of rain has been recorded.
