Water discharge from Mettur dam for delta irrigation continues after 45 days
Water discharge from the Mettur dam for delta irrigation continues despite the reservoir's water level dropping below 60 feet for the first time in two years. Authorities have reduced the discharge rate as they manage limited water availability following a delayed start to the irrigation season.
Why it matters
The management of the Mettur dam is critical for the agricultural stability of the Tamil Nadu delta region, reflecting broader challenges in water resource management and climate-related irrigation planning.
Water discharge from Mettur dam for delta irrigation continues after 45 days left The water level in the Stanley Reservoir in Mettur fell below 60 feet after two years against its full reservoir level of 120 feet in Salem district in Tamil Nadu on Thursday. LAKSHMI NARAYANAN E. The Hindu https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/ryk8um/article71589385.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/9868_15_10_2026_16_7_12_2_DAM_6.JPEG LAKSHMI NARAYANAN E Salem, Tamil Nadu 15/10/2026: The water level in the Stanley Reservoir in Mettur fell below 60 feet after two years against its full reservoir level (FRL) of 120 feet in Salem district in Tamil Nadu on Thursday, 15 October 2026. Photo: LAKSHMI NARAYANAN E / THE HINDU Salem Water discharge from the Stanley Reservoir in Mettur for delta irrigation continued beyond the prescribed 45 days here on Thursday (October 15, 2026).
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