Vaigai dam level has risen from 38.39 feet on Sept 3 to 38.75 feet, with storage increasing from 825 mcft to 851 mcft.
Rainfall strengthened during the latest 24-hour period ending 8.30am Sunday, with Melur automatic rain gauge (ARG) recording 120 mm, the state’s highest. Madurai’s city observatory reported 56.4mm. The minimum temperature fell to 22.4°C, the lowest among Tamil Nadu’s plains.
With more rainfall expected, IMD’s agromet bulletin advise vegetable, fruit and flower growers to “do top dressing of manure and then earthing up operation”. Meanwhile, water levels in the Vaigai and Mullaperiyar reservoirs have improved, strengthening water availability for Madurai and adjoining districts. Thaniamangalam received 90mm and Karungalakudi 80mm, while Mettupatti and Madurai airport recorded 60mm each. The latest spell marked a third day of rain across parts of the district. Farmers were also asked to secure gourd pandals and remove metal bells from livestock during lightning. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Madurai | Silver Rate in Madurai | Bank Holidays in Madurai | Public Holidays in Madurai | Madurai AQI | Weather in Madurai | Petrol Price in Madurai | Diesel Price in Madurai | CNG Price in Madurai | LPG Price in Madurai
Madurai: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light rain with thunderstorms at isolated places in Madurai district on Monday and Tuesday. Similar weather is likely on Wednesday.