The irrigation department of Punjab has announced rotational irrigation programme for the kharif season through canal water from September 10 to 17.
The channels of Sirhind Canal System would be run on priority basis from Bhatinda Branch, Bist Doab Canal, Sidhwan Branch, Abohar Branch and Patiala feeder respectively.
Disclosing about the programme on Thursday, a spokesperson of the irrigation department said that direct distributaries of Bhakra Main Line, in Group ?A? being in the first preference would run to their indent. Balance water supplies would be utilised in Ghaggar link and its off taking channels i.e. Ghaggar Branch and Patiala Minor in Group ?B? respectively.
The spokesperson further said the Punjab channels off taking from Harike and Ferozepur head works & branches i.e. all the direct distributaries of Sirhind Feeder in-group ?A? being in the first preference would run to their indent.
Balance water supplies would be utilised in Abohar branch off taking from Sirhind Feeder and its distributaries/minors in-group ?B?.