Mukkadal dam, which is the main drinking water source of Nagercoil Municipal Corporation, has nearly dried up. The water level of the dam stood at 1.6 feet against its total capacity of 25 feet.

Mukkadal dam is the main source of drinking water for the people of Nagercoil. It is a scenic area surrounded by mountains on three sides and is a natural earthen dam constructed using clay and ...