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Drought has taken a heavy toll on coconut trees along Cauvery river from Tiruchi to Mayanur, as seen near Thirupparaithurai. | Photo Credit: B.
Velankanni Rajmore-inProlonged drought has taken a heavy toll on coconut trees in several parts of the State, including the Tiruchi-Karur stretch along Cauvery river. The State government had sought a report on the extent of damage to the coconut trees across the State. Hundreds of coconut trees have withered along the 80-km stretch. About 50% of coconut trees in the district had either withered or in an advanced stage of withering..