Paddy raised on 15,000 hectares thanks to good storage in dams
The Hindu
January - August rains 127.74% more than average in Tirunelveli district
Paddy cultivation in Tirunelveli district has been taken up during this ‘kar’ paddy season on nearly 15,000 hectares, thanks to a comfortable storage level in the prime reservoirs. Collector V. Vishnu said the district received 626.68 mm rainfall from January 1 to August 17 against the average rainfall of 298.80 mm during this period, which is 127.74% more. This was due to a low-pressure-triggered excess rainfall received during mid-January.More Related News