Agriculture
Irrigation Department Releases Tungabhadra Water to Protect Late Rice Crop in Koppal, Raichur, Ballari and Vijayanagara
The Karnataka irrigation department has ordered continuous water release from the Tungabhadra reservoir to canals in Koppal, Raichur, Ballari and Vijayanagara districts until November 20, responding to farmers’ pleas to safeguard the final‑stage rice harvest.
The contract irrigation department of Karnataka has issued an order to release water continuously from the Tungabhadra reservoir. The move aims to protect the late‑stage rice crop that is vulnerable to water shortage.
Under the order, water will be directed to the canal networks serving the districts of Koppal, Raichur, Ballari and Vijayanagara. The release is scheduled to continue until 20 November.
The decision comes after farmers in the four districts appealed for immediate irrigation support to ensure the successful maturation of their rice fields. By maintaining a steady flow, authorities hope to avert potential losses and secure the harvest.
The water release is part of the contract irrigation scheme, reflecting the department’s responsiveness to agricultural needs in the region.
Under the order, water will be directed to the canal networks serving the districts of Koppal, Raichur, Ballari and Vijayanagara. The release is scheduled to continue until 20 November.
The decision comes after farmers in the four districts appealed for immediate irrigation support to ensure the successful maturation of their rice fields. By maintaining a steady flow, authorities hope to avert potential losses and secure the harvest.
The water release is part of the contract irrigation scheme, reflecting the department’s responsiveness to agricultural needs in the region.