Amid widespread flooding, Vedanthangal bird sanctuary has not enough water
The Hindu
Activists say a permanent solution is required to ensure uninterrupted water supply to the country’s oldest bird sanctuary every year
Sunday’s rains and its neighbouring districts, but Vedanthangal bird sanctuary, the oldest in the country, has not enough water despite the migratory season kicking in.
“This is not new. It is becoming a struggle every year. Last year, water had to be diverted from a weir upstream with police protection,” says Chandrakumar, a local birder and activist.

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