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Groundwater crisis deepens in Dindigul, farmers voice concern
The New Indian Express Madurai
|June 17, 2025
FARMERS in Dindigul district are growing increasingly anxious as groundwater levels continue to fall steadily over the past five months, mainly due to the harsh summer and over-dependence on borewells.
According to Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage (TWAD) board officials, the water table has dropped from a depth of 4.6 metres in January to 6.66 metres in May.
Officials said the intense heat has led to heavy extraction of groundwater for both irrigation and domestic purposes.
With the summer showing no signs of relenting, most households and farmlands are relying on borewells for their water needs.
This story is from the June 17, 2025 edition of The New Indian Express Madurai.
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