Workers actively engaged in saltpan as the high temperature boosts its production in Thoothukudi.
| Photo Credit: N. Rajesh
Amid sultry and humid conditions, scorching temperatures have helped in boosting the salt production in Thoothukudi district, nearly after two years.
However, in a paradoxical turn, producers in the region have a growing concern about the pile-up of salt in the district.
Published – April 29, 2026 07:26 pm IST
