Farmers in Dharmapuri alarmed as only 12 out of 74 lakes full in Dharmapuri despite Fengal
New Indian ExpressDHARMAPURI: Farmers in Dharmapuri are distraught as only 12 out of the 74 PWD lakes are full even though cyclone Fengal dumped copious rainfall on the district. For several months, have been petitioning the PWD department to take steps to improve canals and clear weed growth to regulate water flow to lakes. For years Dharmapuri has been facing water shortage and using rain water is the only way to secure water.” S Chinnasamy, a farmer from Dharmapuri, said, “Most of PWD lake canals are encroached. Only by clearing encroachments and overgrowth can Dharmapuri get benefit from rains.” When TNIE reached out to offshore water can flow the upcoming week, and it is possible, for more water to flow into lakes.” Regarding encroachments they said, “Officials are in the process of using revenue department maps to identify and clear encroachments.”
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