"I have received requests from people and agricultural communities in Ariyalur and Thanjavur districts to release water from Mettur dam for irrigation. I have ordered release of water from tomorrow", she said in a statement.
The CM said about 42,736 acres land will get irrigated in this regard.
She also directed authorities to release water from Mettur East and West canals for irrigation. About 45,000 acres would stand to benefit, she said.