Farmers demand to control foam in Krishnagiri’s Kelavarapalli Dam
Farmers in Krishnagiri district are demanding government intervention to stop toxic foam from accumulating in the Kelavarapalli Dam. They allege that the pollution is caused by untreated sewage discharged from Karnataka into the Thenpennai River.
Why it matters
The issue underscores the environmental and public health challenges of cross-border water pollution between Indian states.
Farmers receiving water from the Kelavarapalli Dam in Krishnagiri district demanded the Water Resources Department (WRD) and the Tamil Nadu Government to take stern action to prevent the toxic foam in the dam.
The report focuses on the grievances of local farmers and the environmental impact without taking a political stance on the inter-state dispute.
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