Poor upkeep of shutters in Sothuparai dam led to water wastage, farmers say
The Hindu
Farmers of Theni district blamed Public Works Department engineers for the wastage, and have appealed to the district collector to ensure the shutters of all dams are maintained properly
The poor upkeep of the shutter of the Sothuparai dam near Periakulam in Theni district by the Public Works Department engineers has resulted in the depletion of water, farmers have charged. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, the farmers said that the widespread rain in the catchment areas had led to a rise in the storage levels of the dam. The farmers said that over 5,000 acres of cultivable land depended on the water from Sothuparai dam and many habitations got drinking water from here.More Related News