Sun Feb 02 14:51:43 UTC 2025: ## Tamil Nadu Villagers Demand Removal of Invasive Plants to Prevent Flooding
**THOOTOUKUDI, February 2, 2025** – Residents of Therkukalmedu village in Ottapidaram taluk, Tamil Nadu, are urging local authorities to remove invasive Prosopis juliflora plants from the Kallar river. The plants have encroached upon the river’s waterway, narrowing it and causing severe flooding during monsoon seasons.
Villagers claim the problem has worsened over the past few years, leading to repeated flooding and impacting cattle grazing along the riverbanks. They have submitted numerous petitions requesting the removal of the plants. While the Water Resources Department has undertaken some clearing efforts, villagers are calling for a complete removal of the Prosopis juliflora from the river in Therkukalmedu.
An official statement indicates that the issue is under consideration and that action will be taken to remove the plants. The villagers remain hopeful that swift action will mitigate future flooding risks.
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