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
