The Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, Extraordinary, published by authority on June 10, 2025, announces the opening of the Mettur Dam for irrigation on June 12, 2025, for the year 2025-2026. This notification, issued by the Water Resources Department, urges farmers to use water judiciously and cooperate with the Water Resources Department officials for proper distribution and efficient utilization. Depending on the situation, a turn system may be adopted. The notification is issued under Government Order (Ms) No. 23, Water Resources (K1) Department, dated June 10, 2025. J. Jayakanthan, Secretary to Government.
Key Entities Referenced
Water Resources Department: Primary department issuing the notification regarding water release for irrigation.
Mettur Dam: Dam from which water will be released for irrigation.
Chennai: Location where the gazette is printed and published.