Bhakra Canal Water Released in Hanumangarh, Farmers to Get Irrigation for Cotton and Kharif Sowing
By jayesh chouhan 2026-05-22 14:52:14
Irrigation water from the Bhakra Canal system begins today: Rotation announced, farmers will receive water for cotton and jute sowing.
Farmers connected to the Bhakra Canal system in Hanumangarh will begin receiving irrigation water starting today, Thursday. The Irrigation Department has released a new Bhakra system rotation. Under this, canals with a capacity of 1,200 cusecs will be released at full capacity, while smaller canals will receive water as per their capacity.
The Water Resources Bhakra-Sidmukh Regulation Division has also released the weekly priority schedule for the Bhakra system's canals. This priority will be effective from May 21st to 29th.
According to the information released by the department, 42 cusecs were released in Ratanpura (RTP) canal, 73 in Nathwana (NTW), 248 in Pratappura (PTP), 261 in Haripura (HRP), 274 in Dingarh (DNG), 283 in Suratpura (STP), 508 in Modia (MOD), 653 in Longwala (LGW), 868 in Pilibanga (PBN), 963 in Amarpura (AMP), 976 in Rodanwali (RRW), 987 in Nawan-Satipura (NWN), 1200 in Morjanda (MJD), 1208 in Nagarana (NGD), 1448 in Lilanwali (LLW), 1453 in Bhakharanwali (BKW), 1783 in Karnisingh (KSD), 1978 cusecs of water will flow into Mammadkheda (MMK), 2058 cusecs into Jodkian (JRK), 2178 cusecs into Suratgarh (STG), 2216 cusecs into Bhagatpura (BGP), and 2222 cusecs into Sangaria (SNG).
Water Resources Department officials stated that each canal will be closed after operating at full capacity for eight days. If changes to the canal's regulation are necessary due to fluctuations in water levels, arrangements will be made after consultation with the Executive Engineers of the Bhakra Sidmukh Regulation Division and Water Resources Divisions I/II.
According to agricultural experts, this is the time for sowing cotton and maize. The availability of water for irrigation will be a significant benefit to farmers.
Due to the recent heat and water shortage, farmers faced difficulties preparing their fields. Now, with the availability of water in the canals, sowing operations are expected to accelerate.
Farmers say that if water supply remains regular in the coming days, sowing of cotton, maize, and other Kharif crops will be better, which will have a positive impact on production. Meanwhile, the increased availability of water amid the scorching heat is also expected to bring relief to rural areas.
