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WRD Halts Sathanur Dam Water Release for Irrigation

Published Tuesday, May 12, 2026 · Updated May 13

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The Water Resources Department has halted the release of water from the Sathanur dam for irrigation purposes in Tiruvannamalai, Kallakuruchi, and Villupuram districts. This decision was prompted by a significant drop in the dam's water level, which is attributed to the intense heat affecting the region.

What We Know — Key Points

  • The Water Resources Department (WRD) has stopped releasing water from the Sathanur dam for irrigation in Tiruvannamalai, Kallakuruchi, and Villupuram districts.
  • This decision was made due to a significant decline in the dam's water level.
  • The decline in water level is attributed to the region's ongoing searing heat.

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    The Water Resources Department has stopped releasing water from the Sathanur dam for irrigation in Tiruvannamalai, Kallakuruchi, and Villupuram districts. This decision was made due to a significant decline in the dam's water level, attributed to the region's ongoing searing heat.

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