Tamil Nadu CM to release water from Mettur dam for Cauvery delta irrigation
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay announced that water from Stanley Reservoir in Mettur will be released for irrigation in the Cauvery delta on September 1 for 45 days. This decision considers the State's drinking water requirements and irrigation needs, despite inadequate rainfall in the Cauvery basin during the southwest monsoon. The government has taken firm legal and administrative measures, including approaching the Supreme Court, to secure Tamil Nadu's rightful share of Cauvery water, ensuring the State receives its due share.
Key Points
- Tamil Nadu CM will release water from Mettur dam for Cauvery delta irrigation on September 1.
- The water release is for 45 days, balancing drinking water and irrigation needs.
- The decision was made despite inadequate southwest monsoon rainfall in the Cauvery basin.
- The government has taken legal and administrative steps to secure Tamil Nadu's rightful share of Cauvery water.
Exam Facts
- Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay announced the water release.
- Water from Stanley Reservoir in Mettur will be released on September 1.
- The water will be released for 45 days.
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