Farmers demand water from Bhadra reservoir for plantations
AI summary
Farmers, represented by Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha and Green Brigade, urged Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar to release water from Bhadra reservoir to protect plantation crops amid drought. The reservoir holds 55.734 tmcft, with 33 tmcft usable for irrigation, and groups warned of agitation if unmet.
Key takeaways
- The reservoir currently contains 55.734 tmcft, of which 33 tmcft is usable for irrigation.
- Farmers request water release via Left Bank, Right Bank, and Gondi canals to aid the command area.
- They also demand a 100‑day water supply this summer to safeguard crops.
- The groups warned of a massive agitation if the water release is not approved.
Read the original at The Hindu
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