The Latest Breaking News from Drought

TN govt sanctions ₹181 cr to provide input subsidy relief to 1.87 lakh farmers in 6 southern districts affected by moderate agricultural drought. 98,354 hectare & 1.34 lakh farmers in Ramanathapuram, 19,082 in Sivaganga, 18,677 in Tenkasi, 4,908 in Pudukkottai, 1,776 in Virudhunagar & 32 in Thoothukudi affected. Govt notified…

Idukki district is facing a 58% shortfall in monsoon rains, leading to a crisis in hydel power generation. The water level in Idukki reservoir is 32.28% of total capacity, 54.46 ft lower than last year. Power generation at Moolamattom power plant is 6.129 million units. Shutters of Cheruthoni dam were…

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