Following unhappiness from many groups, particularly farmers, over the opening of water to kerala, tamil Nadu Water Resources minister Duraimurugan is set to tour the Periyar Dam today (Oct. 5). On october 29, water from the Mulla Periyar Dam was released into Kerala. Two shutters opened at a rate of 514 cubic feet per second. The water was turned on by kerala Irrigation minister Roshi Augustine, kerala Revenue minister Rajan, and idukki Collector Sheeba George. On behalf of the tamil Nadu government, Periyar Dam Dam engineer Samirwin and Assistant engineer Rajagopal were present.
As a result, there was widespread criticism that tamil Nadu had relinquished its right to open water, especially from farmers in five districts. Farmers stormed out of Theni's Kuradir gathering. Farmers in the Lower Camp also protested. The AIADMK has stated that protests will be held in five district capitals on november 9th. Several political parties and organizations have published statements opposing the kerala government's conduct. The problem had sparked widespread discontent among the residents of the five areas watered by the Periyar Dam.
Minister Thuraimurugan is due to inspect the Periyar Dam today in this regard (Oct. 5). minister Thuraimurugan will arrive in madurai on a flight at 7 a.m. on october 5, according to Public Works Department officials. The minister then travels to Thekkady with officials from the Public Works Department. On the boat, he is going to inspect the dam area. The minister for Shutter Areas, Water Outflow to kerala, Water Resources, and Irrigation is investigating what transpired at the water opening on october 29. The minister will remain in Thekkady for two days, ensuring that all necessary steps are made to guarantee that no such problematic situations occur.
