Kerala's check dam project raises concerns over impact on Anamalai Tiger Reserve's wildlife and water flow
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Kerala's check dam project raises concerns over impact on Anamalai Tiger Reserve's wildlife and water flow

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: The Kerala government’s construction of a check dam across Silandhi river has raised concerns, with the TN Forest department on Friday saying the project would compromise the core tiger habitat of Anamalai Tiger Reserve. Head of the forest department R Reddy submitted before the National Green Tribunal’s southern bench that the check dam across the river a tributary of river Amaravathi could impede water flow to Amaravathi Dam. “The reduction of water flow would directly affect wildlife that depends on the dam, disrupting habitat conditions essential for their survival,” he said. Kerala officials said the project’s scale and purpose were limited and would not significantly impact the river’s flow.

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