As water level in the Pampa continues to recede drastically owing to a below-average precipitation, concerns are rising up for the Palliyoda Seva Sanghom ahead of the Uthrattathi Boat Race at Aranmula on September 2.
The organisation, an apex body of the 52 palliyodams (snake boats) participating in the annual regatta, is staring at a possible scale back of the event this time as the height allowance (water level beneath the base) for the snakeboats is dropping sharply with each passing day. As of now, the water body is not able to accommodate more than a single snakeboat at a given point of time in several portions.
Even those reaching Aranmula for attending the ritualistic Vallasadya are unable to approach the temple ghats due to the low river levels.
