4 months ago

Clogged drainage channels slow down outflow of floodwaters from paddy fields in TN

MAYILADUTHURAI: The draining of floodwaters from paddy fields in Kollidam block is slow due to clogged drainage channels and seawater intrusion. According to the agriculture department, around 1,200 hectares of samba and thaladi paddy crops were inundated across the district. Joint director J Sekar said, "Most of the inundation due to rainfall is from places in Kollidam and Sirkazhi blocks, which are closest to the coast as well. M Balakrishnan, a farmer from Vettankudi village in Kollidam, said, "Around six acres of my samba crops are under water due to slow draining of floodwaters through drainage channels.

New Indian Express
Kollidam Drainage Channels Kollidam Block Clogged Drainage
Tamil Nadu coastal delta farmers stare at losses as 15,000 hectares of paddy inundated
4 months, 1 week ago

Tamil Nadu coastal delta farmers stare at losses as 15,000 hectares of paddy inundated

New Indian Express
Rain
Encroachments on waterbodies wreak havoc in Kanniyakumari
3 years, 4 months ago

Encroachments on waterbodies wreak havoc in Kanniyakumari

The Hindu
Wreak Havoc

Discover Related