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Pollachi Farmers Protest Water Withdrawal from Thirumoorthy Dam

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 22
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What happened

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Farmers in Pollachi are protesting high water withdrawal from Thirumoorthy Dam. They allege that the Water Resources Department is not taking action against water theft in the upper stream. The farmers, representing the Kangayam-Vellakovil Branch Canal Water Conservation Association, are demanding police cases against offenders and an increase in water levels at the Vellakovil Branch Canal zero-point.

From thehindu.com

Why it matters

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The protest highlights concerns that the Water Resources Department has failed to adhere to the principle of equitable water supply, despite some branch canals withdrawing over 30% more water than others. Tail-end farmers report facing shortages even when water withdrawal from Thirumoorthy Dam is high.

From thehindu.com

Who's involved

  • PollachiTown in Coimbatore district where the protest is taking place
  • Thirumoorthy DamDam from which water withdrawal is the subject of the protest
  • CoimbatoreCity in Tamil Nadu that contains Pollachi
  • Tamil NaduState of India where the dam and protest are located

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