M Sabari ByExpress News ServiceSALEM: Farmers in Salem district are cheering as 103 waterbodies in the district have attained their full capacity so far. Many lakes and ponds which had remained dry for years have received water following heavy rains in this month. In total, 103 waterbodies in the district attained their full capacity, 42 reached 75 per cent of capacity, 23 had 50 per cent, and 136 had less than 50 per cent. A total of 126 waterbodies still remained dry. A senior PWD official said most of the waterbodies that remained dry were either ponds or tanks as water inflow was disrupted by encroachments.

Source: Indian Express November 22, 2021 23:49 UTC