Coimbatore Corporation Commissioner Inspects Water Inflow to Ukkadam Periyakulam

Coimbatore Corporation Commissioner M Sivaguru Prabakaran IAS inspected the water inflow to Ukkadam Periyakulam on July 18. He visited the Coimbatore Dam area in Aandipalayam to observe the additional water release through sluices.


Coimbatore: Corporation Commissioner M Sivaguru Prabakaran IAS conducted an on-site inspection of the water inflow to Ukkadam Periyakulam on July 18. The visit was aimed at assessing the current water situation in one of the city's major water bodies.

The Commissioner visited the Coimbatore Dam area in Aandipalayam, from where additional water was being released to Ukkadam Periyakulam through sluices. He personally observed the water release process and evaluated the inflow.



Accompanying the Commissioner were several officials from the Corporation and Public Works Department. Assistant Commissioner (General) Ilangovan, Executive Engineer Karuppasamy, Assistant Executive Engineers Hemalatha and Kanagaraj, and Assistant Engineer Saravanakumar were present during the inspection.



The team also included Public Works Department Assistant Executive Engineer Amsaraj and other Corporation officials. The collective presence of these officials underscores the importance of managing water resources effectively, especially during periods of increased inflow.

This inspection comes as part of the Corporation's efforts to monitor and manage water resources efficiently, ensuring adequate water supply to the city while also maintaining the health of its water bodies.

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