Theni, Nov. 14 -- Water was released from Vaigai Dam at 900 cusecs on Saturday for first-crop cultivation in double-crop agricultural lands in Madurai and Dindigul districts, following an order from the Tamil Nadu government.

Tamil Nadu Minister for Energy and Law Nirmal Kumar inaugurated the release of water through seven small sluice gates of the dam into the Periyar canal system.

Collectors of Theni, Madurai and Dindigul districts, along with officials from various government departments, political representatives and farmers, participated in the event and offered floral tributes to the water released from the dam.

A total of 5,357 million cubic feet of water will be released over a period of 100 days from Saturday. Of this, water w...