The Hindu·3 min read·medium
Plea to enhance the quantum of water release for drinking from Mettur.
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The Hindu Bureau
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Farmers in the Cauvery Delta region are requesting the state government to increase water releases from the Mettur dam during the 'Aadi' month. They cite concerns over depleting groundwater, the need for drinking water for cattle, and the potential loss of crops due to delayed dam operations.
Progressive farmers in Delta region have asjed the State government to enhance the quantum of water release from the Stanley Reservoir at Mettur during the Tamil month of ‘Aadi’ to ensure the availability of water for cattle and recharging of the depleting ground water table.
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