Groundwater levels falling in Kollidam; Trichy areas face drinking-water stress
Officials report falling groundwater and only about 100 cusecs reaching Mukkombu, forcing Trichy-area water supply to be cut to two rounds daily; authorities are exploring additional releases from Mettur and diversion measures.
Thiruvverumpur (Trichy): Groundwater levels in the Kollidam river area have continued to decline, raising the prospect of drinking-water shortages in parts of Thiruvverumpur. Officials told 'Hindu Tamil' that the flow reaching the Mukkombu headworks is only about 100 cusecs, and much of that water is being released into the Cauvery, reducing supplies available for the city.
The municipal authorities have reduced daily water distribution to two rounds. They said they are exploring operational measures — including additional releases from Mettur and diverting flows via the Kollidam regulator and the local pumping system — to lessen the shortage.
Officials added that, if implemented, the measures would help ensure adequate water for some wells in the Melur area while longer-term arrangements and contingency plans are being drawn up by the civic administration.
Courtesy: Hindu Tamil Thisai