Water Resources Department
Reservoir levels, dams (Mettur), canal desilting, irrigation water release, and water body conservation.
Water Release from Adavinainarkovil Reservoir for Irrigation in Tenkasi District
The Tamil Nadu government has ordered the release of water from the Adavinainarkovil reservoir in Tenkasi district for 95 days, from July 29, 2026, to October 31, 2026, to irrigate 2147.47 acres of land.
Adyar River and South Buckingham Canal Desilting Work: Minister Thiru N. Anand Inaugurates and Inspects as per Chief Minister's Order
As per the order of Hon'ble Chief Minister Thiru S. Joseph Vijay, Hon'ble Minister for Rural Development and Water Resources Thiru N. Anand inaugurated and inspected the desilting work of Adyar River in Manapakkam, Alandur, Chennai district, and the South Buckingham Canal near the East Coast Road and Old Mahabalipuram Road junction in Sholinganallur, Chennai district.
Minister N. Anand inaugurates desilting work for Cooum River and Okkiyam Maduvu in Chennai District
Following Chief Minister's orders, Minister N. Anand inaugurated desilting work for the Cooum River near Padikuppam and Okkiyam Maduvu near Okkiyam Thuraipakkam in Chennai district, aiming to improve water flow and prevent flooding.
Minister N. Anand to Inspect and Inaugurate Desilting and Maintenance Works of Water Bodies in Chennai and Suburbs on July 27, 2026
As per the order of Hon'ble Chief Minister Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay, Hon'ble Minister for Rural Development and Water Resources will inspect and inaugurate desilting and maintenance works of water bodies in Chennai and surrounding areas on Monday (27.07.2026). This special three-day inspection will commence desilting and maintenance works at six key locations.
Water Release from Kelavarapalli Reservoir for Irrigation in Krishnagiri District
Tamil Nadu Government orders water release from Kelavarapalli Reservoir for 120 days for Punsei crop irrigation in Krishnagiri, Hosur, and Shoolagiri taluks, benefiting 8000 acres.
Government Order for Water Release to Address Drinking Water Needs
Following the Chief Minister's order, the Tamil Nadu government has permitted the release of water from Nallar through Palar to address severe drinking water shortages in specific areas of Tiruppur and Coimbatore districts for five days.
Tamil Nadu Government Orders Water Release from Amaravathi Dam for Irrigation
The Tamil Nadu Government has ordered the release of 2073.60 million cubic feet of water from the Amaravathi Dam for irrigation of 7520 acres in Tiruppur district for the 2026-2027 first crop season, between July 21, 2026, and December 3, 2026.
Water Release from Amaravathi Dam for Irrigation and Drinking Water Needs
As per the Chief Minister's order, the Tamil Nadu Government has permitted the release of water from Amaravathi Dam in Tiruppur district for 15 days, from 21.07.2026 to 05.08.2026, to protect crops in 25250 acres of irrigated land and fulfill drinking water needs.
Press Release: Water Release from Ramnathi Reservoir for Irrigation
The Tamil Nadu Government has ordered the release of water from Ramnathi Reservoir for 129 days for Kar season cultivation, benefiting 1,008.19 acres in Tenkasi District.
Tamil Nadu Government orders water release from Kadana Reservoir for irrigation in Tenkasi District
The Tamil Nadu Government has ordered the release of water from Kadana Reservoir in Tenkasi District for 129 days, from June 25, 2026, benefiting 3,987.57 acres of irrigation land.
Permission to Release Water from Amaravathi Dam for Drinking Water Needs
The Tamil Nadu Government has permitted the release of water from Amaravathi Dam in Tiruppur district into the Amaravathi river to fulfill the drinking water needs of Dharapuram Municipality and its livestock.
Hon'ble Minister for Rural Development and Water Resources, Thiru. N. Anand, provided various welfare assistance including house site patta in Tiruvannamalai district.
In accordance with the orders of the Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, today (16.06.2026), Hon'ble Minister for Rural Development and Water Resources, Thiru. N. Anand, provided various welfare assistance including house site patta in Polur Assembly constituency in Tiruvannamalai district.