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Tamil Nadu to release Mettur Dam water for Delta irrigation from September 1

Tamil Nadu will release Mettur Dam water for 45 days starting September 1. This decision considers drinking and irrigation needs despite monsoon rainfall shortages. The Supreme Court directed Tamil Nadu to approach the Cauvery Water Management Authority. Karnataka has reportedly released water as directed by the authority previously. The court…

The Economic Times · Aug 27

This month, Tamil Nadu has realised two tmc ft more than the stipulated quantity

Tamil Nadu is receiving more water than stipulated by CWRC, with Mettur dam storage at 27 tmc ft and rainfall in delta areas. Inflow is 3,800 cusecs. Shortfall of 87.28 tmc ft from normal year. Incoming 6 months may not exceed 100 tmc ft.

The Hindu · Nov 22, 2023

Water level in Mettur Dam reduces drastically, drinking water supply will not be affected, says Salem Corporation

Per day Salem Corporation receive 130 MLD water, including 13 MLD water, through the Attur-Nangavalli water supply scheme. Officials said the water discharge from the Mettur dam will be stopped for delta irrigation while the dam touches 20 feet water level.

The Hindu · Sep 30, 2023

Water discharged from Mettur Dam increased to 2.10 lakh cusecs

Salem The water discharged into River Cauvery from Mettur Dam increased to 2.10 lakh cusecs on Thurs

The Hindu · Aug 4, 2022