North Chennai coastal areas hit by seawater intrusion, says study
North Chennai coastal areas hit by seawater intrusion, says study Updated: Updated: February 11, 2021 00:51 IST The extent of saline water ingress is estimated at 18 km in 2019 as against 4 km in 1969 Share Article AAA A recent study has shown that groundwater in Minjur has unacceptable levels of total dissolved solids. | Photo Credit: K_V_SRINIVASAN The extent of saline water ingress is estimated at 18 km in 2019 as against 4 km in 1969 The coastline north of Chennai near Tiruvallur district continues to be affected by seawater intrusion and it has now extended nearly 18 km inland from...
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