Fields will be inspected for crop damage soon: Min

AGRICULTURE and Farmers Welfare Minister MRK Panneerselvam inspected flood-affected areas in Kattumannarkoil and Kumaratchi regions and interacted with the farmers on Saturday.

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The minister reviewed the water discharge levels from the Velliyankal regulator near Lalpet, Kattumannarkoil, along with Public Works Department (PWD) senior officials. He also inquired with agriculture department officials about crop damage. Farmers said that crops like paddy and groundnuts were severely damaged due to waterlogging.

Addressing the press, the minister said, "Rainwater, along with overflow from the Veeranam Lake maintained at a level of 45 feet, caused extensive flooding in our regions. Residential areas were submerged, and 325 families were evacuated and accommodated in relief camps where food is being provided."