Water was released from the Lower Anicut and Veeranam tank for irrigation in the districts of Cuddalore, Ariyalur, Thanjavur, and Mayiladuthurai districts on Monday.
According to a press release, Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare M.R.K. Panneerselvam opened the sluice gates of the Lower Anicut, releasing the water which will help farmers irrigate 1,31,903 acres in the four districts.
Mr. Panneerselvam said around 3,775 cusecs of water would be released from the Lower Anicut and another 405 cusecs from the Veeranam tank.