Declare Cauvery delta drought-hit, announce relief measures: Anbumani urges T.N. government
PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss has urged the Tamil Nadu government to declare the Cauvery delta a drought-affected zone. He cites low water levels in the Mettur dam and potential crop failure as reasons for immediate financial relief for farmers.
Why it matters
Water management and agricultural stability remain critical political and economic issues in Southern India.
Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) leader Anbumani Ramadoss on Friday (June 12, 2026) urged the Tamil Nadu government to declare the Cauvery delta districts drought-affected and provide relief to farmers, citing the non-release of water from the Mettur dam for kuruvai cultivation this year.
The article reports on a political demand and the underlying agricultural data without endorsing the specific policy request.
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