Coimbatore District Collector through a press release has stated that, 'Those farmers who pump water through high suction motors directly from the Bhavani River for agriculture should refrain from doing so, hereon'.
'All the water bodies in the district have almost dried up due to the scorching weather and failure of monsoons. Hence, the farmers in the district of Coimbatore are advised to refrain from pumping water directly from the Bhavani river.
Farmers who indulge in such activities will be levied a fine of Rs. 5000 along with disconnection of electricity connection and confiscation of motors'. District Collector T.N. Hariharan.
'All the water bodies in the district have almost dried up due to the scorching weather and failure of monsoons. Hence, the farmers in the district of Coimbatore are advised to refrain from pumping water directly from the Bhavani river.
Farmers who indulge in such activities will be levied a fine of Rs. 5000 along with disconnection of electricity connection and confiscation of motors'. District Collector T.N. Hariharan.