CHENNAI: The water level in Vaigai dam has risen rapidly, prompting the authorities to issue the first-stage flood alert for residents along its banks in Theni, Madurai, Dindigul, Sivaganga, and Ramanathapuram districts.

As of Saturday (Oct 18) evening, the dam’s water level reached 66 feet, up 5 feet from the previous level, due to heavy inflow from the Vaigai, Suruli, and Kottakudi rivers, said a Daily Thanthi report.

According to officials, the inflow at the dam increased from 2,268 cusecs at 6 am to 24,000 cusecs by 11 am on Saturday (Oct 18), causing the water level to rise sharply.

The authorities have warned that when the water level reaches 68.5 feet, a second-stage flood alert will be issued, and a final alert will follow at 69 feet. Excess water will be released into the rive

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