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 Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Foundation laid for Congress party office in Nizamabad Watch: Nashik ‘godman’ case: Arrest, allegations and political fallout explained