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Madurai: 2,ooo cusecs released from Vaigai dam
Farmers relying on as many as 40,743 acres of traditional ayacut would benefit from the release of 772 mcft for a period of five days from November 2...
Water released from Vaigai dam for irrigation in Ramanathapuram
26 Jun 2025 6:40 AM ISTCatering to the needs of farmers who follow the traditional system of irrigation, the State government ordered the water to be released.
Tamil Nadu: Kallanai opened for Delta’s paddy crops
16 Jun 2025 8:39 AM ISTA total of 1,500 cusecs each was released into the Cauvery and Vennar, 500 cusecs into the Grand Anicut canal and 400 cusecs into Kollidam. The...
Vaigai dam gates opened for irrigation in Dindigul, Madurai
16 Jun 2025 6:40 AM ISTThe release of water would benefit farmers, who rely on irrigating the first crop across 45,041 acres in both districts.
Mullaiperiyar water released for irrigation and drinking needs
2 Jun 2025 7:54 AM ISTThe release marks the beginning of the irrigation season in the double crop region of Cumbum Valley.
Cauvery Delta farmers oppose turn system of irrigation
7 Oct 2024 5:30 AM ISTThe practice, the farmers believe, would certainly land them in a huge loss once again as the water that was released from Mettur has not so far...
Water released 2 months ago yet to reach farms, say Thanjavur farmers
4 Oct 2024 8:02 AM ISTThe farmers charged that the officials are lethargic and that they don’t pay attention to the repeated requests made by the farmers for water.
Ryots protest reduced discharge from Thirumoothy dam
23 April 2024 5:15 AM ISTThe officials claimed that they were unable to meet the demand because of water shortage. The farmers however refused to relent and questioned them...