Thamirabarani inflow dips, but people advised caution

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- EXPRESS NEWS SERVICE

RESIDENTS living along the Thamirabarani riverbank need not panic as inflow is gradually receding due to declining rainfall, said Collector K Elambahavath on Saturday.

In the wake of heavy rainfall triggered by low pressure, Thamirabarani was in full spate on Saturday and submerged two old bridges at Authoor and Eral, and inundated several villages.

Notably, the two new bridges at Authoor and Eral were damaged during the December 2023 floods and the old bridges were providing access. However, both old bridges have been submerged, forcing authorities to provide alternate routes. Over 18 main road stretches across the district have become unusable and alternate routes have been charted.

Speaking to TNIE, Collector Elambahavath said the Thamirabarani was carrying 52,000 cusecs through Srivaikuntam Anaicut into the sea as of 6 pm. The water level in the river would reduce further as water release from Gadananadhi Dam has reduced to 10,000 from 20,000 cusecs, he said after a consultation meeting with the Tenkasi collector.