Move to reducing size of waterways opposed
The Tamil Nadu Consumer Protection and Environment Research Centre in Tiruvarur has opposed plans to reduce the size of the Odampoki River and Kidaramkondan drain channel for road development. The organization highlighted the waterways' critical roles in flood management, irrigation, and groundwater recharge. It emphasized that altering their size could undermine these essential functions.
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The Tamil Nadu Consumer Protection and Environment Research Centre, Tiruvarur, has opposed any move to reduce the size of two important waterways – Odampoki River and Kidaramkondan drain channel - for road development in Tiruvarur town.In a resolution passed at its meeting recently, the centre pointed out that Odampoki River and Kidaramkondan drain channel branch off from the Vettar on the west of Tiruvarur town and rejoin the river on the east. The two waterways with 30-50 metre width serve as flood drain channels during heavy monsoon apart from ensuring water supply for irrigation. They also function as a groundwater recharging source.
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