Archive · 13 Jun 2025
Tamil Nadu Releases Mettur Dam Water for Irrigation on Schedule
The government of Tamil Nadu opened the Mettur Dam to release water for farmers.
This water is important because it helps grow crops in the delta region, which includes places like Thanjavur.
The water level in the dam was high because of recent rains.
Farmers were very happy because they hope to have a good harvest.
They are also hoping for enough water to grow two crops this year.
It's important for the government to make sure that the channels where the water flows are clean and that there are enough fertilizers for the crops.
Overall, this is good news for farmers hoping to have a successful year.
Tamil Nadu released water from Mettur Dam for irrigation on the designated date, June 12.
The initial release was 3,000 cusecs, with plans to increase it to over 10,000 cusecs.
The water will irrigate the delta region, including 12 districts like Thanjavur.
Stored water in Mettur Dam reached 114.62 feet due to recent rains.
Farmers celebrated the release, hoping for two crops and a bountiful harvest.
- Who
- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin and farmers in the delta region.
- What
- Tamil Nadu released water from Mettur Dam for irrigation.
- When
- June 12
- Where
- Mettur Dam in Tamil Nadu and the delta region, including 12 districts like Thanjavur, Nagapattinam and Tiruvarur.
- Why
- To irrigate the delta region and support the Kuruvai crop.
Tamil Nadu Farmers
Karnataka Government
Water Availability
Tamil Nadu Farmers
Farmers celebrate the water release and are optimistic about a good harvest.
Karnataka Government
The sharing of Cauvery waters has been a fraught issue between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka - especially in years there is a deficit monsoon.
- Dam
- Mettur Dam
- Water Release Date
- June 12
- Initial Release
- 3,000 cusecs
- Planned Release
- Over 10,000 cusecs
- Irrigated Area
- 17.5 lakh acres
- Water Level
- 114.62 feet
- Affected Districts
- 12 delta districts