Anicut
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Anicut
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An anicut and also in Telugu language as ఆనకట్ట - ÃnaKaṭṭa, is a masonry check dam that is constructed across a stream to impound water for maintaining and regulating irrigation. The water stored behind an anicut can be used for irrigation of crops or drinking water for humans and livestock. They also are used to increase the residence of water to recharge groundwater, especially wells located downstream. Anicuts are also used in wildlife sanctuaries to provide sufficient water hole for will ani
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Type of dam
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anicut
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2023-12-17T06:59:17Z
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