‘Pisanam’ paddy cultivation targets to be achieved comfortably this year
The Hindu
Good storage level in dams and tanks in southern districts is a major factor
‘Pisanam’ paddy cultivation in Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi and Tenkasi districts is all set to surpass target this season, thanks to the active northeast monsoon that has ensured excellent water storage in all dams and tanks.
As the northeast monsoon has increased water level in Papanasam, Servalar and Manimuthar dams, cultivation of paddy during this ‘pisanam’ season has been actively taken up. While Papanasam and Servalar dams are about to reach their maximum storage level, Manimuthar dam, the largest reservoir of the district, now has 93 feet water (about 55%) against its maximum storage level of 118 feet.
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