The Hindu·2 min read·medium
Motors, pipelines used to draw water illegally seized in Theni
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The Hindu Bureau
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Theni district officials have seized illegal water extraction equipment, including motors and pipes, from the Vaigai dam area. Meanwhile, local farmers are protesting against the contamination of the Mullaperiyar river by sewage, which they claim is impacting agricultural and drinking water supplies.
Following complaints regarding water being illegally drawn from Vaigai dam, Theni Collector R. Vaithinathan conducted an inspection on Wednesday.
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