What are the different types of canals used in irrigation?
In irrigation, different types of canals are used to distribute water to crops. Here’s a rundown of the main types:
Main Canals: These are large canals that carry water from the source, like a river or reservoir, to the primary distribution system. They have a substantial flow capacity and cover long distances.
Branch Canals: These canals take water from the main canals and distribute it to smaller areas. They branch off from the main canals and help spread the water to different regions.
Distributary Canals: Smaller than branch canals, distributary canals further divide the water flow from branch canals to even smaller, more specific areas.
Field Canals: These canals are even smaller and deliver water directly to the fields or farms. They are often lined with vegetation or small barriers to manage water flow and prevent erosion.
Lateral Canals: Positioned between branch and field canals, laterals help distribute water evenly across fields by directing it from distributaries to the specific irrigation areas.
Sub-Canals: These are tiny canals branching off from field canals to provide water to specific parts of a field or individual plots.
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