Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:38am on 27 Apr 2024,Saturday India
Water reservoirs in drought-prone districts of Vellore, Ranipet, Thirupathur, and Tiruvannamalai are at 55% capacity, sparking concerns over water scarcity. Authorities reserve the remaining water solely for domestic use due to extreme heatwave conditions, with temperatures expected to hit 44°C. The drying Palar River intensifies the crisis. Tamil Nadu's agriculture department advises farmers to switch to water-efficient crops like maize, ragi, and groundnuts, offering higher returns than water-intensive crops such as sugarcane and paddy. This move aims to mitigate the impact of water scarcity on agriculture while ensuring domestic water needs are met.
