Coimbatore: Groundwater level in at least three locations in the western part of the city, where the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) is situated, has increased since last June. The Water Technology Centre at the TNAU said the groundwater level at RS Puram, Lawley Road and Poosaripalayam has increased anywhere between 2m and 5.2m, following the successful southwest monsoon and extended northeast monsoon showers.
The centre also took credit, stating that the rainwater harvesting technologies on its campus had also played a role in boosting the groundwater levels.
The centre had set up 40 borewells on its campus to monitor groundwater level and quality. They had taken readings in May-end 2020, before the monsoon began, and again in January this year.