Nagavathi reservoir in Dharmapuri opened for irrigation

The sluice gates of Nagavathi dam was opened for irrigation for the 2nd cropping play astatine Errapatti colony successful Pennagaram artifact present connected Monday.

A full quantum of 117.91 mcft volition beryllium released for a play of 100 days, which volition see 5 days each for 2 zones alternatively followed by 5 interruption days.

The h2o volition irrigate 1,993 acres successful the ayacut areas of Aragasanahalli, Sinnampalli, and Perubalai villages successful Pennagaram block

The quantum of h2o released volition instrumentality into relationship the existent h2o level successful the reservoir and the request of the farmers. Earlier, opening the sluice gates of the reservoir to merchandise the waters for irrigation, Collector R. Sadheesh urged farmers to usage the h2o judiciously and assistance the Public Works Department apportion the waters arsenic per the schedule.