Chennai, Oct 26 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu Forest Department has issued a public alert and launched an awareness drive in several villages along the Old Kollidam River after crocodiles were sighted in the region following heavy water discharge from the main Kollidam River.

Teams led by Forest Range Officer Vasanth Bhaskar, Forester Panneerselvam, and Forest Guard Anbumani visited villages including Velakkudi, Agaranallur, and Pazhaiyannallur on Saturday to warn residents and distribute pamphlets outlining safety measures.

The officials went door-to-door, cautioning people against entering canals, ponds, or low-lying water bodies where recent reports of crocodile movements had been made.

“We advised people not to enter or wash clothes in open waterbodies and to remain cautious, especially dur

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