Falling groundwater levels spur call for desilting of Chithiraichavadi check dam on Noyyal

Declining groundwater levels in the region have triggered calls for the desilting of Chithiraichavadi check dam on the Noyyal river. Local residents and water management officials point to accumulated silt as a key factor reducing the dam's water storage capacity.

The check dam, a critical water resource for the area, has lost effectiveness due to siltation over time. Desilting operations are being advocated as a necessary step to restore its functionality and improve water availability during dry periods.