Irrigation Department

Curated news coverage, institutional background, regulatory filings, and investigative reporting across RDU Global.

9 Stories Indexed

Last Updated: Just Now

Verified Entity Intelligence

National Governance & Policy 04 Nov 2026, 05:00 PM IST

Cyclone Murasu: Ramanaidu Puts Irrigation Officials on High Alert as Rivers and Drains Swell in Coastal Andhra

Andhra Pradesh irrigation officials have been placed on high alert as Cyclone Murasu drives heavy inflows into rivers and drainage channels across the coastal belt. The Nallamada and Parchur drains are flowing above maximum levels around Parchur, Bapatla and Chirala, raising concerns over local flooding and pressure on embankments.

By RDU Global Wire5 min read

Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy25 Oct 2026, 02:00 PM IST

IMD Flags Bay of Bengal Cyclone Risk by Monday as Andhra Pradesh, Odisha Brace for Escalating Weather Threat

The India Meteorological Department has warned that a parent low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal is likely to strengthen into a deep depression by Sunday and a cyclonic storm over the west-central Bay by Monday morning. Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Odisha have been placed on alert as authorities prepare for heavy rain, strong winds, and possible disruption to transport and fishing activity.

5 min readRead →

National Governance & Policy23 Oct 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay Hands Appointment Orders to 69 Agriculture Department Recruits

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay on Tuesday distributed appointment orders to 69 candidates selected for posts in the Agriculture Department, underscoring the state government’s continued focus on filling vacancies in frontline public services. The appointments are expected to strengthen administrative capacity in a sector central to farm support, extension services, and rural delivery.

5 min readRead →

Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy18 Oct 2026, 08:00 PM IST

India’s Monsoon Rainfall Ended 15% Below Normal, IMD Says

India received 15% less monsoon rainfall than normal this year, according to the India Meteorological Department, underscoring a broad seasonal shortfall with implications for agriculture, rural demand and water management. Goa recorded the highest rainfall in the country at 196.68 cm, while Punjab logged the lowest at 28 cm, highlighting stark regional disparities in the distribution of the southwest monsoon.

5 min readRead →

National Governance & Policy16 Oct 2026, 10:10 AM IST

Bihar Vigilance Raids Rural Works Department Engineer in Disproportionate Assets Probe

Bihar’s vigilance establishment has intensified its probe into alleged disproportionate assets by carrying out simultaneous searches at four locations linked to a Rural Works Department engineer. The coordinated raids, conducted in Chhapra, Patna, Katihar and Darjeeling, signal a widening anti-corruption drive focused on suspected accumulation of wealth beyond known sources of income.

5 min readRead →

National Governance & Policy14 Oct 2026, 04:51 PM IST

Kerala Braces for Northeast Monsoon as Southwest Season Ends 28% Short

Kerala is preparing for the northeast monsoon after the southwest monsoon closed with a 28% rainfall deficit, raising concerns for agriculture, water storage and local flood management. The India Meteorological Department has issued orange alerts for Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki and Ernakulam for October 15, signalling the likelihood of intense rain in parts of the state.

5 min readRead →

National Governance & Policy14 Oct 2026, 08:14 AM IST

WRD Begins Clearing Invasive Plants from Irrigation Tanks Along Palar in Vellore

The Water Resources Department has started removing invasive aquatic plants from irrigation tanks along the Palar River in Vellore, in a move aimed at restoring storage capacity and improving water flow. Officials said the infestation has become severe, with an average of around 15 tonnes of invasive growth found in a single acre of tank area.

5 min readRead →

National Governance & Policy13 Oct 2026, 02:20 PM IST

Rajamahendravaram ACB Court Sentences Assistant Engineer to One Year in Jail in ₹4,000 Bribery Case

A special anti-corruption court in Rajamahendravaram has sentenced an assistant engineer to one year in jail for demanding a ₹4,000 bribe from a farmer in exchange for an electricity connection for a borewell motor. The ruling underscores the continuing judicial scrutiny of petty corruption in public service delivery, particularly in rural infrastructure and agricultural administration.

6 min readRead →

National Governance & Policy13 Oct 2026, 04:25 AM IST

Northeast Monsoon Likely to Arrive Over South Peninsula Within 2–3 Days

The northeast monsoon is likely to set in over the south peninsula in the next two to three days, according to the Regional Meteorological Centre. Its onset is expected to coincide with the withdrawal of the southwest monsoon from the remaining parts of the country, marking a seasonal transition that will reshape rainfall patterns across southern India. The development is closely watched for its implications for agriculture, water storage, and urban drainage preparedness.

5 min readRead →

🏢 About this Entity

Corporations, startups, regulatory bodies, central banks, ministries and judicial courts. All news mentioning this entity is automatically verified and aggregated into this live intelligence dossier.

Co-Occurring Entities

Entities frequently referenced alongside Irrigation Department:

Ramanaidu(1)Parchur(1)Chirala(1)Bapatla(1)