Rampant discharge of sewage and untreated water into the Pazhayar river at several places in Nagercoil has raised serious concerns among residents about the river’s future and measures being taken to curb the pollution.
About Pazhayar River:
It is a major river flowing in the Kanniyakumari district of Tamil Nadu.
Course:
It originates from the slopes of Mahendragiri hills.
It flows towards southwestern direction and joins the Arabian Sea near Manakudi.
Alathurayar, Poigaiyar, Thadaveyar, Koya odai, and Ulakkaruviyar are the major tributaries of the Pazhayar River.
Chattupythur dam, Chettothoppu dam, Cholanmkattu dam, Kutty dam, Kumari dam, Mission dam, Pallikondam dam, Pillaipetha dam, Salari dam, Veerapuli dam, and Veeranarayanamangalam are some of the dams constructed in the Pazhayar River.
The Manakudi Estuary at its mouth is ecologically sensitive and rich in mangroves, birds, and marine life.
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