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- Farmers in Arakalagudu taluk, led by taluk guarantee implementation committee president H.P.
- Sridhar Gowda, went to the Hemavati Reservoir project office on Monday and submitted a plea to chief engineer G. Bhimanayak seeking release of water to canals and lift irrigation schemes.
- They said failed monsoon rains have dried up crops across the taluk, and noted that many farmers gave up land for the reservoir but do not receive its benefits.
- They demanded enough water for two crops a season and warned of an intense agitation if officials did not respond.
- The engineer said an important meeting led by the deputy commissioner and regional commissioner would be held on August 5, and a decision on releasing water for crops rests with the regional commissioner if the reservoir receives more inflow.
What to watch next
- Outcome of the August 5 meeting led by the deputy commissioner and regional commissioner on drinking water and filling tanks
- Whether the regional commissioner decides to release reservoir water to canals as inflow rises
- Possible farmer agitation if their demand for two-crop water supply is not met
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