After 21 years, Poigai dam reaches full capacity
The Hindu
Water storage in Poigai dam in Kanniyakumari district has reached its full capacity 21 years after it was commissioned by late Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi. The capacity of the dam situated in Aralva
Water storage in Poigai dam in Kanniyakumari district has reached its full capacity 21 years after it was commissioned by late Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi. The capacity of the dam situated in Aralvaimozhi is 42.65 ft.
“Even though copious rain in the district contributed to the dam reaching its capacity, renovation works carried out in Chunganodai and Irappaiyar ensured that the water reached the dam,” explained A. Vasanthi, PWD Executive Engineer, who has additional in-charge-of Kodayar river basin.
Capt. Brijesh Chowta, Dakshina Kannada MP, on Saturday urged Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to facilitate speeding up of ongoing critical infrastructure works in the region, including Mangaluru-Bengaluru NH 75 widening, establishment of Indian Coast Guard Academy, and merger of Konkan Railway Corporation with the Indian Railways.