Following requests from farmers, water would be released from these reservoirs to Maruthur Melakalvai and Maruthur Keezhakkalvai, Srivaikundam North Main Channel, Srivaikundam South Main Channels from December 2, Chief Minister O Panneerselvam said in a statement.
The release of water would benefit over 32,601 acres of farming lands in Srivaikundam, Tiruchendur and Satthankulam areas of Tuticorin district, he added.