Water Release Initiative: Tamil Nadu CM Orders Mettur Dam Operation

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin has ordered the release of water from Mettur dam for irrigation, benefiting 45,000 acres. The initiative follows representations by farmers. Water will be released from July 30, 2024, to December 13, 2024, covering areas in Salem, Namakkal, and Erode districts.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin on Tuesday mandated the release of water from the Mettur dam for irrigation purposes, positively impacting 45,000 acres in the East and West bank canal regions.

This decision comes after farmers and their associations made appeals to elected representatives, urging for water release. The Mettur dam currently holds a storage level above 119 feet.

The scheduled water release is set from July 30, 2024, to December 13, 2024, encompassing three districts: Salem (16,443 acres), Namakkal (11,327 acres), and Erode (17,230 acres).