Dindigul farmers a apprehensive lot as storage levels in dams dips
Dindigul farmers are facing water shortages as dams remain dry despite localized rainfall in the city. Experts attribute this to the urban heat island effect and climate change, which disrupt normal precipitation patterns in catchment areas.
Why it matters
It illustrates the impact of climate change and urban development on regional water security and agriculture.
The effects of microclimate change along with the El Niño factor are creating an anomalous situation for the water managers and residents of Dindigul district. The city has seen an increase in localised rain activity, while the catchment areas of the various dams in the district are seeing very negligible rainfall.
Recently, on September 14, Dindigul city recorded 84.10 mm of rainfall, next day it recorded 64 mm and on September 28, the city saw 52.20 mm of rainfall, while catchment areas of dams lying near the Western Ghats in the district have remained dry.
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