Perunchani Dam on Friday. File photo
Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Tuesday ordered the release of water for irrigation in Kanniyakumari district from June 8.
In a statement, Mr. Palaniswami said he has ordered the release of water from Pechipparai, Perunchani, Chittar Dam-I and Chittar Dam-II following representations from farmers.
He said water would be released between June 8 this year and February 28 next year. The Chief Miniter said the release would benefit cultivation of over 79,000 acre.
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