File photo of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Panneerselvam. (Press Trust of India)
Tamil Nadu government today ordered release of water from Kelavarapalli reservoir in Krishnagiri district for irrigation from tomorrow.
The order followed requests from farmers in that area, Chief Minister O Panneerselvam said in a statement.
The release would benefit over 8,000 acres of farming lands in Krishnagiri district, he added.