Sat Sep 20 14:55:21 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

The Water Resources Department released water from the Amaravathi Dam on September 20, 2025, to irrigate 47,117 acres of land in Tiruppur and Karur districts of Tamil Nadu, India. The water release will benefit agricultural fields in Dharapuram, Karur and Aravakurachi for 70 days, with water supply maintained for 134 days until January 31, 2026. Ministers M.P. Saminathan and Kayalvizhi Selvaraj officiated the opening of the dam’s shutters. Farmers are optimistic about a comfortable water supply, mirroring the previous year’s positive situation due to abundant rainfall. As of Saturday, September 20, 2025, the dam’s water level was near capacity.

**News Article:**

**Amaravathi Dam Opens, Irrigating Thousands of Acres in Tamil Nadu**

*Tiruppur, India – September 20, 2025* – The Water Resources Department commenced the release of water from the Amaravathi Dam today, bringing welcome relief to farmers in the Tiruppur and Karur districts of Tamil Nadu. The release is expected to irrigate a total of 47,117 acres, providing crucial support to agricultural lands in Dharapuram, Karur, and Aravakurachi taluks.

The water release ceremony was officiated by Ministers M.P. Saminathan and Kayalvizhi Selvaraj, alongside Pollachi Lok Sabha MP K. Eswarasamy, marking a significant event for the local agricultural community.

Farmers can anticipate sustained water supply for 134 days, stretching until January 31, 2026. A total of 6894.72 mcft of water will be dispensed: 4233.60 mcft through 10 canals to irrigate 21867 acres in Tiruppur and Karur districts, and 2661.12 mcft through Amaravathy main canal to irrigate 25,250 acres.The main canal, 63.2 kilometers long and with a carrying capacity of 440 cusecs, serves an area of 25,250 acres.

The release follows a year of abundant rainfall, leading to optimism among farmers cultivating crops like sugarcane, paddy, coconut, maize, and groundnut. Many expressed confidence in a stable water supply for the coming months, drawing parallels to the previous year’s favorable conditions.

As of Saturday, September 20, 2025, the Amaravathi Dam’s water level stood at 88.59 feet, nearing its maximum capacity of 90 feet.

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