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Agriculture
Tamil Nadu to Release Mettur Dam Water for Delta Irrigation Starting Sept 1
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 27 Aug 2026, 12:48 PM
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The Tamil Nadu government announced that water from the Mettur Dam will be released for irrigation in the state's delta region beginning September 1.
The state government of Tamil Nadu has confirmed that water stored in the Mettur Dam will be released for agricultural use in the delta region from September 1. The decision was communicated through an official statement that outlines the schedule for water release to support farming activities.
The delta area, which includes districts such as Nagapattinam, Thanjavur and Tiruvarur, relies heavily on regulated water supplies for paddy cultivation. By opening the dam gates, authorities aim to ensure adequate irrigation during the critical pre‑monsoon period, helping farmers mitigate the risk of crop stress.
Officials indicated that the release aligns with the expected inflow from the monsoon season and is part of the state's broader water‑management strategy. The move is expected to boost yields and stabilize the agricultural output of the region, which contributes significantly to Tamil Nadu's food grain production.
The delta area, which includes districts such as Nagapattinam, Thanjavur and Tiruvarur, relies heavily on regulated water supplies for paddy cultivation. By opening the dam gates, authorities aim to ensure adequate irrigation during the critical pre‑monsoon period, helping farmers mitigate the risk of crop stress.
Officials indicated that the release aligns with the expected inflow from the monsoon season and is part of the state's broader water‑management strategy. The move is expected to boost yields and stabilize the agricultural output of the region, which contributes significantly to Tamil Nadu's food grain production.