Madras HC directs officials to decide on Kalingarayan Canal water release within two weeks

Madras HC directs officials to decide on Kalingarayan Canal water release within two weeks left Kalingarayan Canal in Erode. File M. Govarthan The Hindu https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/j4wi39/article71595988.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/9870_10_10_2026_12_19_22_1__DSC2756.JPG GOVARTHAN M Erode, Tamil Nadu, 10/10/2026: The Kalingarayan Mathagu Pasana Vivasayigal Sabai No. 4 has approached the Madras High Court seeking the immediate release of water into the Kalingarayan Canal in Erode in Tamil Nadu. Photo: Govarthan M / The Hindu Erode The Canal irrigates 15,743 acres in Erode district. Water has not been released into the canal during the regular irrigation season this year because of renovation works, leaving standing crops under stress ERODE The Madras High Court has directed the Erode district administration and the Water Resources Department (WRD) to decide within two weeks on a petition seeking the release of water into the Kalingarayan Canal, after considering the views of other parties drawing water from the Bhavanisagar Dam. Justice P.T.