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- The Tamil Nadu Maritime Board has begun dredging the Pamban canal at a cost of ₹9.5 crore to allow ships and motorboats to move without getting stuck in silt.
- The canal, formed naturally after a cyclone in 1480 CE, has seen its depth fall below two metres, causing vessels to ground frequently.
- Of the 3,500 metres contracted, about 2,500 metres has been cleared so far, with work expected to finish by the end of this month.
What to watch next
- Completion of dredging by end of this month
- Restoration of safe, scheduled ship and boat movement through the canal
- Increase in canal depth beyond the current two metres
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