Saline Water Seeps Into Farmlands & Wells in Karnataka's Aggadakaliya Region

As the Nandini river flows nearby, salt water has accumulated in the agricultural lands of Aggadakaliya. The saline content of nearby residential wells has also increased. As a result, people are forced to drink saline water.

Mud had been stored during the construction of a bridge in Pavanje. The problem arose as a result of the authorities' failure to dredge. Due to the lack of dredging in the river estuary, saline water flowed to low-lying areas of Arand and Aggidalike.

Despite the fact that the issue was brought to the attention of people's representatives and concerned officials, the villagers claim that no response has been forthcoming.

Because of the accumulation of saline water, villagers are unable to engage in agricultural activities. They must rely on water delivered by the gram panchayat. 

Villagers are likely to face water scarcity in the coming days because water transported by the grama panchayat is not supplied to houses affected by saline water.

People in the region are experiencing drinking water shortages, which have been exacerbated by an increase in saline water inflow. Villagers claim that agricultural land cannot be cultivated for another two years. Because the drinking water wells have become clogged with saline water, people must obtain drinking water from other areas.

According to Dhanraj Kotian Sasihithlu, a member of Haleangady grama panchayat, the authorities must provide a permanent solution.

Muthappa, PDO of Haleangady Grama Panchayat, stated that the panchayat is aware of the issue. Members have been asked to collect opinions from villages, which will be forwarded to the appropriate department. The villagers believe that a concerted effort is required to permanently resolve the problem.