Farmers Union Urges State to Cancel 45‑Day Water Release Plan

The farmers’ union has demanded that the state government withdraw a 45‑day plan to release water from the Mettur dam. The union argues that the plan conflicts with the established practice of using the dam’s stored water to irrigate roughly 25 lakh hectares of farmland, either directly or indirectly. By releasing water in a short window, the union fears a loss of irrigation supply for the region’s farmers. The union’s call highlights concerns over water management and the need to balance short‑term releases with long‑term agricultural water needs.