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Mettur dam
Lower Mettur storage endangers samba crop, says PMK, demands compensation
The PMK party has demanded financial compensation for Tamil Nadu farmers affected by a water shortage in the Mettur Dam caused by reduced releases from Karnataka.
Mettur dam water reaches Upper Anicut to support samba paddy cultivation
Water released from the Stanley Reservoir in Mettur has reached the Upper Anicut near Tiruchi, supporting the upcoming samba paddy cultivation despite concerns over water availability.
Cauvery Water Management Authority meets to review reservoir storage levels
The Cauvery Water Management Authority is meeting to review water storage in Karnataka's reservoirs, which stands at 52% of total capacity due to deficit rainfall, affecting water releases to Tamil Nadu.
Tamil Nadu receives lowest Cauvery water supply in fifty years
Tamil Nadu received the lowest monthly realization of Cauvery water in its last 50 years in July 2026, with only 0.698 tmcft against a stipulated 31.24 tmcft.
Kabini dam water release reaches Tamil Nadu by early August 2026
Water released from Karnataka's Kabini Dam is expected to reach the Mettur Dam in Tamil Nadu by early August 2026 amidst an ongoing inter-state water dispute.
Cauvery authority directs states to restrict reservoir usage for drinking water only
The Cauvery Water Management Authority has directed Karnataka and Tamil Nadu to restrict reservoir storage use to drinking water only and maintain the status quo on water releases due to poor rainfall forecasts.