Vaigai River

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has recently instructed local authorities to develop an action plan for the rejuvenation of the Vaigai River.

About Vaigai River:

• Origin: The river originates from the eastern slope of the Western Ghats in the Varushanad region.
• Basin: It has an arcuate-shaped basin, bordered by the Cauvery and Pambar Kottakaraiyar basins to the north, the Gundar basin to the south, the Periyar basin to the west, and the Bay of Bengal to the east.
• Major Tributaries: Varattar, Nagalar, Varahanadhi, Manjalar, Marudhanadhi, Sirumaliar, and Sathaiyar.
• Flows through: The river flows through the districts of Theni, Dindigul, Madurai, Sivaganga, and Ramanathapuram in Tamil Nadu.
• Drains into: It empties into Palk Bay.

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