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Articles for Tamirabharani

Assembly speaker releases water from Kariyandi anicut
1 week, 1 day ago

Assembly speaker releases water from Kariyandi anicut

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Speaker M. Appavu on Sunday released water from the Kariyandi anicut, where the surplus water from Tamirabharani-Karumeniyar-Nambiyar interlinking canal was stored. The primary objective of this interlinking project is to connect Tamirabharani with Nambiyar and Karumeniyar, redirecting the surplus water of the perennial Tamirabharani river to the drought prone regions of Tirunelveli and Thoothukudi districts such …

Tamirabharani Karumeniyar Kariyandi Nambiyar Kariyandi Anicut Releases Water
Kanimozhi flags off desilting work to ensure free flow in Tamirabharani water
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Kanimozhi flags off desilting work to ensure free flow in Tamirabharani water

The Hindu  

Flagging off the desilting work from Kaliyavoor to Punnakaayal, Thoothukudi Lok Sabha member Kanimozhi said here on Saturday that the work would help farmers get water for irrigation without hindrance. Today, in association with the Exnora International Foundation and Komatsu, the desilting work had been taken up, she said and hoped that the work would be completed well before the …

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Tamirabharani fish count reveals 36 species, smooth-coated otters
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Tamirabharani fish count reveals 36 species, smooth-coated otters

The Hindu  

A random fish count conducted at seven places along the Tamirabharani watercourse has revealed that the perennial river has 36 fish species and rare smooth-coated Otters in Papanasam area. The river basin boasts a highly diverse fish fauna, with a 2019 study documenting 125 species, including six endangered and four threatened species. These fish contribute significantly to Tamil Nadu’s freshwater …

Invasive Species Species River Count Srivaikundam Tamirabharani Fish
First phase of new Tamirabharani combined drinking water scheme inaugurated
9 months, 1 week ago

First phase of new Tamirabharani combined drinking water scheme inaugurated

The Hindu  

Minister for Municipal Administration K.N. Ramachandran, and Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu, on Saturday inaugurated the first phase of the Tamirabharani Combined Drinking Water Project for Arupukottai, Virudhunagar, and Sattur towns. Water scheme The Tamirabharani Combined Drinking Water project is being executed by Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage Board at a cost of ₹444.71 crore. Mr. Ramachandran said that inauguration …

Water Drinking Project Crore Town Virudhunagar Scheme
Late night evacuation saves over 2,000 lives in Srivaikuntam taluk
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Late night evacuation saves over 2,000 lives in Srivaikuntam taluk

The Hindu  

An alert late on Sunday night to evacuate people from the hamlets along Tamirabharani River, anticipating unprecedented flood, did not deter the spirited officials of Srivaikuntam taluk. The speed at which the Revenue and Police officials worked, despite heavy downpour, from 10.30 p.m. on Sunday till 2.30 a.m. on Monday ensured minimum loss of lives in the taluk which was …

Water Officials Tahsildar Taluk Tamirabharani Srivaikuntam Night Evacuation
Following widespread rain, Tirunelveli and Thoothukudi Collectors caution public to stay away from Tamirabharani river
1 year ago

Following widespread rain, Tirunelveli and Thoothukudi Collectors caution public to stay away from Tamirabharani river

The Hindu  

Following widespread rainfall in many southern districts experienced since Saturday night, the official machinery is on full alert. The Collectors of Thoothukudi and Tirunelveli district have cautioned the public to stay away from Tamirabharani river as the discharge has been stepped up since 8 a.m. on Sunday. The PWD officials have released 3,000 cusecs of water in Tamirabharani river following …

Water Rain Dam District River Thoothukudi Max
Four districts in south Tamil Nadu face acute drinking water crisis as dams go dry
1 year, 8 months ago

Four districts in south Tamil Nadu face acute drinking water crisis as dams go dry

The Hindu  

Drinking water supply during this summer in four southern districts may be unprecedentedly erratic and give a major headache to the official machinery as storage level in Papanasam and Manimuthar dams that collectively take care of the drinking water supply in these districts has fallen sharply. Consequently, four southern districts may face acute drinking water shortagethis summer. With the storage …

Tamil Nadu Supply Water Districts Storage Drinking Dams