Water released from Mullaperiyar dam for irrigation and drinking
Authorities in Tamil Nadu have released water from the Mullaperiyar dam to support irrigation and drinking water needs in the Theni district. The release is expected to benefit over 14,000 acres of agricultural land over the next four months.
Why it matters
Water management is a vital issue for agricultural productivity and regional stability in southern India.
Theni Collector R. Vaithinathan on Saturday released water for irrigation and drinking purposes from Mullaperiyar dam at Thekkadi.
Following a directive from the Tamil Nadu government, officials of the Water Resources Department said 350 cusecs of water was released from Mullaperiyar dam, with 200 cusecs allocated for agricultural purposes.
The 200 cusecs of water was released for irrigation in ayacutdars of double crop region in Cumbum valley, and 150 cusecs for drinking water purposes, for the next 120 days depending on storage level. The water release would benefit 14,707 acres of land across Theni district.
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