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Water Release Deferred Due to Low Dam Storage

Published Friday, June 26, 2026 · Updated June 26

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  • Dam Storage and Irrigation Impact — 1 source

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The Water Resources Department has deferred the release of water into the Kalingarayan Canal from the Bhavanisagar dam due to critically low storage levels. The dam's water level was recorded at 54.20 feet with 5.51 tmc ft of storage on Friday, June 26, 2026, impacting the scheduled irrigation for 15,743 acres in the first phase.

What We Know — Key Points

  • The water level in the Bhavanisagar dam stood at 54.20 feet at 8 a.m. on Friday (June 26, 2026), with a storage of 5.51 tmc ft.
  • The Water Resources Department deferred the release of water into the Kalingarayan Canal from Bhavanisagar dam due to low storage.
  • The water was scheduled to be released on Friday for irrigation of 15,743 acres in the first phase.

What Is Claimed — Perspectives

Dam Storage and Irrigation Impact
  • The Hindu

    The article highlights the challenges faced by farmers and the Water Resources Department due to inadequate water storage, emphasizing the practical implications of environmental factors on local agriculture and resource management.

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