T.N. election: Pattukottai constituency’s coconut farmers yet to recover from the ravages of 2018 Cyclone Gaja
The Hindu·3h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Pattukottai Assembly Constituency in Tamil Nadu's Cauvery delta region is known for coconut cultivation. Farmers shifted from paddy to coconuts due to water disputes and irrigation uncertainties. Cyclone Gaja in 2018 devastated coconut crops. Recovery remains incomplete. The constituency's agricultural economy continues facing challenges from inadequate water management and cyclone aftermath.
Key Entities
Pattukottai Assembly ConstituencyTamil NaduCauvery delta regionCyclone Gajacoconut farmersGrand Anicut Canal