Summary
Both Kerala and Tamil Nadu states rely on this water for farming.
Less water means crops may not grow well and farms could lose harvests.
Visitors and people who need water for drinking in nearby villages might also feel the impact.
Key Points
4 points1
Mullaperiyar dam’s water level is decreasing.
2
Farmers in two neighboring states are affected.
3
Potential problems for tourism and drinking water supplies.
4
Authorities are discussing ways to manage the shortage.
New Words to Learn
6 wordsdam
a wall that holds back water to make a lake or reservoir
water level
how high the water is inside the reservoir
farmers
people who grow crops or raise animals for food
harvest
the crops that are collected from the fields
tourism
people traveling to a place for fun or to see new things
shortage
not having enough of something, like water
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