The Hindu·2 min read·medium
Farmers in Erode seek extension of Kalingarayan Canal water release
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The Hindu Bureau
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Farmers in Erode are requesting an extension of water release from the Bhavanisagar Dam to save their standing crops. The initial 15-day release was insufficient due to drought conditions and poor water reach at the tail-end of the canal.
The 15-day special release of water from Bhavanisagar Dam into the Kalingarayan Canal, from July 14 to July 28, to save standing crops ended on Tuesday (July 28, 2026). Farmers have now urged the Water Resources Department (WRD) to continue the supply for another 15 days, stating that water had not reached the tail-end areas of the irrigation system.
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