The Hindu·3 min read·medium
Heavy silt in Pazhassi dam disrupts drinking water treatment
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The Hindu Bureau
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Heavy silt and turbidity caused by landslides in the catchment area have forced the suspension of water treatment at the Pazhassi dam in Kerala. Officials are monitoring the situation and expect to resume supply once water quality improves.
Heavy silt inflow into the Pazhassi dam following intense rain and landslips in the catchment disrupted drinking water treatment, reducing water supply to parts of Kannur and adjoining areas on Sunday (August 2, 2026).
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