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Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Opens Mettur Dam, Releases Cauvery Water for Irrigation
WHY IT MATTERS
The release supplies essential irrigation water to farmers, bolstering crop production and supporting the state’s agricultural economy before the monsoon.
What happened
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay opened the Mettur Dam to release water from the Cauvery River for irrigation, marking the 62nd discharge in the dam’s history.
The release follows the customary June 12 opening but is the fourth time water has been released in September.
The move supplies much‑needed irrigation water to downstream farms and reflects the state’s ongoing effort to manage water resources ahead of the monsoon season.
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Tamil Nadu CM Vijay opens Mettur Dam releasing Cauvery water for irrigation in State
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