TN CM Vijay releases water from historic Mettur dam for Cauvery delta farmers
- Tamil Nadu CM Vijay opened the sluice gates of the Stanley Reservoir in Mettur on Tuesday.
- This was his first time opening the dam as CM, and he interacted with Cauvery delta farmers at the site.
- Released over a 45-day window, the water will reach 12 districts, benefiting delta farmers in Thanjavur.
- Storage stood at 91.56 ft of 120 ft on 1 September; the opening, usually on 12 June, was delayed by poor monsoon.
Source: moneycontrol.com
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