In the aftermath of the unprecedented flooding caused by the Penchal cyclone, the Collector of Villupuram, Palani, conducted a visit to inspect the damage caused by the breach of the Thirukovilur Dam. The breach, located on the left bank of the dam, caused extensive flooding in the surrounding agricultural lands, affecting nearly 30 acres of land. The damage has also led to the destruction of critical infrastructure, including water wells, deep borewells, and electrical motors.
Palani, during his visit, assured the affected landowners that they would receive the necessary compensation and relief assistance. Immediate measures have been taken to temporarily repair the breach using sandbags and stones to prevent further water drainage.
Furthermore, the collector emphasized that repair work is underway to restore the damaged roads, particularly the road leading to Emappair. The efforts to restore normalcy are being monitored closely, and relief teams are providing immediate aid to the affected farmers.
During the inspection, several key officials from various departments accompanied the collector, including water resources department engineer, Sobhana, rural development department engineer, Raja, agricultural engineering department engineer, Sumathi, and others.
The authorities are also working on long-term restoration plans to ensure that such incidents do not affect the local community again in the future. The administration is keen on providing all necessary support to the farmers to recover from this disaster.
