Water released into Harangi canals for semi-dry crops
The Water Resources Department has begun a rotational irrigation schedule for the Harangi reservoir to support semi-dry crops through November. Farmers are advised to avoid water-intensive crops like sugarcane and paddy due to expected inflow levels.
Why it matters
Effective water management is critical for agricultural sustainability in regions facing potential water scarcity.
The Water Resources Department has begun releasing water into the Harangi reservoir canals under a rotational irrigation system for semi-dry crops from September 1.
The decision to release water for Kharif crops in the Harangi Command Area follows a decision taken at a recent meeting of the Harangi Reservoir Irrigation Advisory Committee in Bengaluru, chaired by Agriculture Minister and Kodagu district in-charge Minister P.M. Narendraswamy.
According to a statement, water will be released through the Harangi Right Bank Canal and Left Bank Canal under the rotational irrigation system until November 30. The decision was taken taking into account the present storage level in the reservoir and the expected inflow from September to November, based on the minimum inflow recorded over the past 20 years.
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