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Mettur dam water reaches Mukkombu; irrigation distribution set for September 6
Water from the Mettur reservoir has reached Mukkombu in Tamil Nadu, signalling the commencement of irrigation distribution through the Kallanai canal system. Officials have announced that water releases for agricultural irrigation will begin on September 6.
LSN India ·
The arrival of Mettur dam water at Mukkombu marks a significant development in the irrigation calendar for Tamil Nadu's agrarian districts. The water's reach to this key distribution point indicates sufficient reservoir levels to support the forthcoming irrigation season.
Authorities have scheduled the official commencement of irrigation water distribution from Kallanai for September 6. The timing aligns with the onset of the northeast monsoon and kharif cropping season in the region, benefiting thousands of farmers dependent on canal irrigation.
The Mettur dam, located in the Chera Hills of Salem district, serves as a crucial water source for multiple irrigation projects across the Cauvery basin. Water from the reservoir flows through a network of canals, with the Kallanai distribution system serving as a primary conduit for reaching agricultural fields in the downstream regions.
Farmers in command areas have been preparing their fields in anticipation of water availability. The scheduled distribution commencement provides them with a confirmed timeline for planning their sowing operations and managing water allocation for the season ahead.