Boat service launched for tribal residents in Sirumugai town panchayat
Residents of Kandhavayal, Kandhaiyur, Mokkaimedu and Uliyur regularly cross the river for work, education and shopping.
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Whenever the water level in the Bhavanisagar reservoir exceeds 96 feet, the low-level bridge -- constructed at a height of 20 feet -- gets submerged.
Locals say the bridge remains marooned for four to six months each year, during which they rely on coracles to cross the river. Though a high-level bridge is being constructed at a cost of Rs 15 crore, the work has been progressing at a snail's pace, with only about 75% completed so far.
An official in the Sirumugai town panchayat said, 'Following a request from the panchayat, the district administration arranged for a motorboat. The public, including school and college students, can use it free of cost.'
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