Farmers Protest Water Release from Harangi Dam

Koodige, Sept. 10: Since Thursday afternoon, 3,000 cusecs of water have been released into the river from the Harangi Dam—a major dam in the district—through four crest gates.

This release is being carried out by the Harangi Irrigation Department, following directives from the State Government and orders from the Cauvery Neeravari Nigam.

Farmers' Outrage

Water was already being released through the main canal and the right and left bank canals—under the 'Kattu' (rotational) system decided by the Irrigation Consultative Committee—to fill tanks and ponds, and to provide drinking water for both humans and livestock. Farmers from 20 sub-villages across the Koodige, Hebbale, Torenooru, and Shirangala Gram Panchayat limits, along with the presidents and members of the Water Users' Association, have expressed outrage. They argue that releasing the stored dam water into the river is an injustice to the farmers within the dam's command area.

Irrigation Department officials' response sought regarding this matter.

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