Tenkasi Administration Initiates Irrigation Release for Kar Season Paddy
District Collector Ranjeet Singh opened the Adavinainarkovil Dam sluices on Wednesday to support regional paddy farming. The 95-day water distribution plan aims to sustain over 2,000 acres through a regulated channel network.
Distribution Commences for Agricultural Lifecycle
Tenkasi District Collector Ranjeet Singh officially initiated the release of water from the Adavinainarkovil Dam this Wednesday. This strategic move supports the 'kar' season paddy cultivation, providing a lifeline for local farmers during the critical growing period. The administration has committed to a discharge rate of 60 cusecs, scheduled to continue for 95 days, concluding on October 31, 2026.
Spatial Coverage and Channel Management
The irrigation supply will flow through a network of six primary channels. These watercourses include:
- Ilaththur
- Nainaragaram
- Kilaankaadu
- Kambili
- Pungan
- Sambavarvadakarai
By utilizing these routes, the release will benefit a total of 2,147.47 acres of arable land. The geographic reach extends across several village segments, specifically helping cultivators in Vadakarai Melpidaagai, Vadakarai Keezhpidaagai, Paimpozhil, Kuththukkalvalasai, Achchanpudhur, Aayikudi, Kodikkurichi, and Neduvayal.
Contingency Planning and Water Conservation
While regional forecasts suggest an active southwest monsoon in the coming days, Collector Ranjeet Singh emphasized a cautious management strategy. If natural rainfall fails to meet expectations, officials will implement a turn-based regulation system to ensure equitable distribution. Singh issued a direct appeal to the farming community, urging the judicious use of resources and full cooperation with the technical staff overseeing the channel gates to maximize the impact of the current reservoir levels.
Source: The Hindu — Home
