TNPSC Thervupettagam

Dam across the Markandeya River

July 21 , 2021 1224 days 1566 0
  • The construction of the dam across the Markandeya River at Yargol in neighbouring Karnataka is likely to cast a shadow over the much-awaited Thenpennai-Palar river interlinking project.
  • If the Karnataka government holds back water at the Yargol dam, it will lessen the flow into Pennaiyar.
  • This will subsequently dim the prospects of the Krishnagiri dam receiving copious amount of water during the monsoon.
  • This will have an adverse impact on the areas of northern Tamil Nadu downstream.

Note

  • Thenpennai-Palar interlinking project envisages bringing 3 tmc water from Thenpennai river to Palar at Vaniyambadi in Tirupathur district.
  • The project would benefit Vellore, Tirupathur and Ranipet districts.

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