Karnataka has sharply reduced Cauvery water releases to Tamil Nadu by 57 per cent, cutting discharge from Krishnaraja Sagar (KRS) and Kabini reservoirs to 5,200 cusecs amid weakening rainfall and declining inflows in the upper catchment areas.
Mettur Dam’s water discharge was increased to 12,000 cusecs to meet rising irrigation demand across Tamil Nadu’s Cauvery delta. The higher release is expected to support farmers preparing for samba paddy cultivation, while authorities monitor reservoir storage, inflows and requirements
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
Tamil Nadu faces uncertainty over opening Mettur Dam on June 12 for kuruvai irrigation due to low storage and weak monsoon forecast. Current levels may irrigate only 2.5 lakh acres, prompting government aid plans and advice to shift toward pulses
The Cauvery Management Authority meets in New Delhi to discuss Tamil Nadu’s water needs and Karnataka’s Mekedatu dam proposal. Farmers await clarity on water release for Kuruvai cultivation, while rainfall and reservoir levels will shape decisions on interstate water-sharing obligations
