Crisis in Madurai: Thenkal Kanmoi Tank Dries Up, Prompting Urgent Calls for Action

The 'Thenkal Kanmoi', an essential irrigation tank in Tamil Nadu's Madurai district, has alarmingly dried up, sparking deep concerns among local farmers and residents reliant on it for agricultural and potable water.

Encompassing 377 acres with a storage capability of 107 million cubic feet, the water body has failed to receive replenishment from the Vaigai Dam through the Nilaiyur canal this year. This underlines the increasing susceptibility of the region to severe weather events and inefficient water resource management, severely impairing farming activities and causing substantial water shortages.

Local stakeholders are appealing to authorities for urgent measures to desilt and deepen the tank, emphasizing enhancements to water flow infrastructure ahead of the impending monsoon. Opinions from local voices, like social activist Arivuselvam and resident Pream, highlight the critical need for government intervention to preempt escalating crises.

(With inputs from agencies.)