Thanjavur Grand Anicut Canal Desilting: Water Release Status | PWD Notice

Public Works Department (PWD) has completed the pre-monsoon desilting operations along the Grand Anicut (Kallanai) canal network in Thanjavur district today, October 15, 2026, ensuring uninterrupted irrigation water flow to tail-end delta fields. Farmers across Orathanadu and Pattukottai taluks can report water flow obstructions to the PWD irrigation wing via helpline 1100. <h2>Official sources</h2><ul><li><a href="https://www.tn.gov.in" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Official source</a></li></ul>