#Water Resources
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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.
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.
Review meeting on ongoing Northeast Monsoon preparedness work in Chennai and surrounding areas held today under the chairmanship of Hon'ble Minister for Public Works and Sports Development, Thiru. Aadhav Arjuna.
A review meeting on Northeast Monsoon preparedness activities in Chennai and its surrounding areas was conducted today, chaired by Public Works and Sports Development Minister Thiru. Aadhav Arjuna, with various departmental officials participating.
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.
Water Resources Department Review Meeting Held
A review meeting of the Water Resources Department was held today, June 15, 2026, under the leadership of the Minister for Rural Development and Water Resources, Mr. N. Anand, to discuss various ongoing projects.
Water Release for Irrigation in Tiruppur District under Parambikulam Aliyar Project
The Tamil Nadu Government has approved the extension of the irrigation period and release of water from Thirumoorthy Dam for 94,521 acres in Tiruppur district for 36 days under the Parambikulam Aliyar Project, as per the Chief Minister's orders.
Minister N. Anand inspects new drinking water reservoir project in Chengalpattu district
Minister N. Anand inspected the ongoing construction of a new drinking water reservoir project in Chengalpattu district, valued at ₹342.60 crore, which will supply 170 million liters of drinking water daily to Chennai. He instructed officials to complete the work swiftly and without compromising quality.
Flood Warning Issued Due to Water Release from Krishnagiri Dam
The Krishnagiri Dam is releasing surplus water, leading to a flood warning for residents along the Thenpennai River in Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri, and Tiruvannamalai districts, advising them to move to safe places and avoid river activities.
Consultation Meeting on T. Nagar Assembly Constituency Development Works and Projects - Instructions by Honorable Minister for Rural Development and Water Resources Thiru N. Anand
Honorable Minister for Rural Development and Water Resources, Thiru N. Anand, held a consultation meeting with department officials regarding development works and projects in the T. Nagar Assembly Constituency and provided important instructions.