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Water level in Mettur goes down as inflow drops drastically
However, water released from the reservoir has been increased to 12,300 cusecs for Delta irrigation. As water discharged from the dam is higher than...
Release water from Mettur till Feb 15, urge Delta ryots
Pandian said, the farmers have been cultivating paddy and sugarcane amidst several hardships and the state should disburse an MSP of Rs 3,500 per...
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.
