53 Thamirabarani irrigation tanks reach 95% capacity, says collector
The New Indian Express Tirunelveli|December 17, 2024
Though none of the tanks in Thoothukudi district overflowed in the recent rain, 53 system irrigation tanks of the Thamirabarani River have reached 95% of its full capacity, said Collector K. Elambahavath on Monday.
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53 Thamirabarani irrigation tanks reach 95% capacity, says collector

Addressing the media, the collector said that except a few areas in the corporation, stagnant water was pumped into the Buckle Canal, which drained into the sea. The water stagnation in residential areas in wards 16, 17, and 18 situated below the mean sea level are being drained. "Due to high and low tides, water discharge into the sea through Buckle Canal has impeded," he said.

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