Mettur dam likely to be opened by Tamil Nadu CM Vijay on August 28; Salem Collector holds inspection

Mettur Dam water release: Tamil Nadu to release water from September 1

Tamil Nadu will release Mettur Dam water for 45 days from September 1 for Delta irrigation, despite inadequate Cauvery basin rainfall and low reservoir levels.

Tamil Nadu to Release Mettur Dam Water for Delta Irrigation from September 1

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Despite inadequate rainfall in the Cauvery basin during the southwest monsoon, the government has decided to release water from Mettur Dam in Salem district from September 1, considering the drinking water requirements of Tamil Nadu and the irrigation needs of the Cauvery Delta region. India News | Tamil Nadu to Release Mettur Dam Water for Delta Irrigation from September 1.

Tamil Nadu To Release Mettur Water From September 1 For Delta Irrigation

Tamil Nadu will release water from Mettur Reservoir on September 1 for delta irrigation amid Cauvery water disputes.

CM Vijay to open Tamil Nadu's Mettur dam gates on Sept 1 amid Cauvery water row

Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay will open the Mettur dam sluice gates on September 1 for a 45-day release. The move comes after a delayed start to irrigation and fresh preparations across the Cauvery delta.

Vijay likely to release water from Mettur dam on Friday

SALEM: Chief minister C Joseph Vijay is likely to release water from the Mettur dam on Friday for irrigation in the delta districts, according to sour.

Mettur dam likely to be opened by Tamil Nadu CM Vijay on August 28; Salem Collector holds inspection

This year, Cauvery water could not be released from Mettur Dam for irrigation in Delta districts on the customary date of June 12 due to inadequate storage. Announcement on the likelihood of Mr. Vijay opening the dam at Salem on August 28 is expected shortly.