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LATEST NEWS UPDATES | Rivers, wells abnormally dry up in flood-hit Kerala, govt orders study

Rivers, wells abnormally dry up in flood-hit Kerala, govt orders study

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published Published on Sep 12, 2018   modified Modified on Sep 12, 2018
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Many rivers including Periyar, Bharathapuzha, Pampa and Kabani, which were in a spate during the days of flood, are now getting dried up and their water level has decreased abnormally.

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala):
With mercury levels rising and abnormal drying up of rivers and wells reported in flood-hit Kerala, the state government has decided to conduct scientific studies on the post-flood phenomenon in the state.

Chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan has directed the state council for science, technology & environment to carry out studies on the phenomenon after floods across the state and suggest possible solutions to the problems.

A series of issues including soaring mercury level, unprecedented dip in water level of rivers, sudden drying-up of wells, depletion of groundwater reserves and mass perishing of earthworms have caused widespread concern in various parts of Kerala after the devastating deluge last month.

The flood-battered Wayanand district, known for its rich biodiversity, recently witnessed the mass perishing of earthworms, causing concern among farmers who attributed it to the rapid drying up of earth and change in soil structure.

Many rivers including Periyar, Bharathapuzha, Pampa and Kabani, which were in a spate during the days of flood, are now getting dried up and their water level has decreased abnormally.

Besides the drying up of wells, their caving in was also reported in many districts.

The flood had altered the topography of the land in many places and km-long cracks had been developed especially in high range areas of Idukki and Wayanad which had witnessed a large number of landslides.

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Hindustan Times, 12 September, 2018, https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/rivers-wells-abnormally-dry-up-in-flood-hit-kerala-govt-orders-study/story-TVDr1Vu2a3KajRbNdA6RiO.html


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