The Mettur dam will be opened on Tuesday to release water for Cauvery delta irrigation as inflow into the reservoir rose to 10,485 cusecs. Increased discharge from Karnataka's upstream reservoirs has raised hopes among farmers preparing for paddy cultivation
Former Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai urged the state government not to release Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu, citing low reservoir levels and drinking water needs. He also criticised Karnataka's representation before the Cauvery authorities and called for protecting farmers' interests.
