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Release more water to fill waterbodies: TN farmers
Against such a backdrop, the water from Grand Anicut (Kallanai) was released for Delta irrigation on July 31 and the Kattalai Mettu canal had also...
Centre, apex court must ensure Cauvery water for Delta region, says...
"The State government’s announcement of Rs 13,500 per hectare is not adequate and the amount should be increased to Rs 20,000 per acre", he said.
Samba prospects dwindle as Mettur level dips to 12 TMC
60% farmers who cultivate samba are dependent on borewells and remaining 40% depend on river irrigation. The latter set of ryots are hoping for an...
Mettur dam drying up; flow to Delta crop hit
The water level in the dam stood at 31.72 feet as against its full capacity of 120 feet and realised a low inflow of 139 cusecs.
Cauvery water reaches Mukkombu, Kallanai opening today
The water from Mettur dam was released on the customary date of June 12 and it reached Mayanur barrage on Wednesday evening and then reached the Upper...
Stalin releases water from Mettur dam for Delta irrigation
Every year, water would be released earlier or later in June, depending on the water inflow and water availability of the dam.
Mettur dam to open for Delta irrigation on June 12
The Mettur Dam will be opened on the customary date of June 12 for Delta irrigation, said PWD officials on Monday.
Mettur Dam to be opened in advance on May 23
Chief Minister M K Stalin on Saturday ordered the release of water from Mettur Dam for Kuruvai cultivation on May 24, ahead of the scheduled June 12,...
