Suryaa National Desk: Surya Agriculture & Weather Bureau, Kallakurichi/Chennai: Kalvarayan hilly areas of Kallakurichi district of Tamil Nadu have been experiencing drought for the past few days... Surya Agriculture & Weather Bureau, Kallakurichi/Chennai: In the Kalvarayan hilly areas of Kallakurichi district of Tamil Nadu, major reservoirs have been flooded due to incessant heavy rains for the past few days. Due to torrential rains in the upper reaches, the famous Gomuki Dam is inundated with flood water. As the inflow of 500 cusecs is currently recorded in the reservoir, the water level of the dam has risen rapidly and reached 34 feet. After a long wait, the farmers in the Ayakattu area are very happy as the water is getting significantly in the project.
Current Water Details of Gomukhi Dam: Total Capacity: Gomukhi Dam has a maximum water level of 36 feet. Current Water Level: With the inflow from upstream, the water level has already touched the 34 feet mark and is just two feet away from full storage. Big relief for farmers Irrigation water assurance: Filling up of Gomukhi dam will become lifeline for thousands of acres of agricultural lands in Kallakurichi district: Based on this dam, more than 10,000 acres of paddy, sugarcane and other commercial crops in Kallakurichi and surrounding mandals will be irrigated. This sudden flood has brought relief to the farmers who are worried about the groundwater level after the end of summer and the rain situation. Expressing joy.
Water Resources Department Alert – Alert for low-lying areas: As the rains continue in the upper areas, the water reservoir is likely to reach its full level at any time, said officials of the Irrigation Department. If the water level reaches 36 feet, preparations are being made to release the excess water into the river. In this order, the authorities have issued early warnings to the people of Gomukhi river basin coastal areas and lower inland villages to be vigilant.
