Water from Shenbagathope dam near Polur in Tiruvannamalai is released following requests from farmers, as the initiative will help them irrigate 8,350.40 acres of paddy fields in the region. Water will be released up to May 25 for irrigation.
Accompanied by C.N. Annadurai, MP (Tiruvannamalai), Deputy Speaker of Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly, K. Pitchandi, who is also a local MLA for Keel Pennathur assembly constituency in Tiruvannamalai, opened the sluice gates of the dam that is located a few kms away from the reservoir downstream. Water will be released into the river and distributed in the left and right bank canals from the pick-up dam. Every day, on average, 105 cuses of water will be released for farming. Cultivators are advised to utilise the water judiciously, as it is required for drinking purposes in the district.
