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Water for irrigation released from Mullaperiyar dam
The Hindu
This is the first time in 14 years water has been released from the dam; it will help irrigate 15,000 acres in Theni and parts of Dindigul districts
After 14 years, the Tamil Nadu government has released water for irrigation from the Mullaperiyar reservoir on June 1, said TN Cooperation Minister I. Periasami here on Tuesday. The Minister released the water following an order from the Chief Minister M K Stalin.More Related News