The Hindu·2 min read·medium
Water hyacinth engulfs River Bhavani, farmers seek immediate removal
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The Hindu Bureau
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Farmers and residents in Bhavani are calling for the urgent removal of water hyacinth from the Bhavani River, citing concerns over irrigation, water flow, and ecosystem health. The invasive weed has created dense mats that threaten local fish populations and increase mosquito breeding grounds.
Large stretches of the Bhavani River near Kooduthurai at Bhavani have been engulfed by water hyacinth, prompting farmers and residents to urge the State government to remove the invasive aquatic weed before it affects irrigation and the river’s ecosystem.
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