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So, it is important to construct check dams across the Cauvery at various spots. The check dams would help retain groundwater table considerably, functionaries of farmers said. Trichy: The federation of farmers’ associations has resolved to adopt various resolutions including urging the government to construct a number of check-dams across the Cauvery, wherever collector wells have been established. If water is pumped continuously without any sensible schemes to save groundwater table, the district will face severe water scarcity, farmers said.Drinking water is being supplied to 24 districts from the Cauvery in Trichy. Another resolution demanded the state and central governments to waive off the entire debts of the farming community before March 30, 2019..