TN CM Vijay releases water from Mettur dam for irrigation

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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay opened the sluices of the Stanley Reservoir in Mettur for irrigation in the Cauvery delta districts on September 1, 2026. The water discharged from the dam reaches about 12 districts, including the primary beneficiary farmers in Thanjavur, considered the rice bowl of Tamil Nadu. The government said the water from the dam would be released for 45 days, depending on the storage level and inflow. Thank you for watching our video! You can subscribe to our channel here: https://bit.ly/3c8Adi6 Visit https://www.thehindu.com/ for the latest updates, analysis, opinions, and more. You can also download our apps: Android: https://bit.ly/3nboBEi iOs: https://apple.co/3EDCwt4 The Hindu is committed to keeping you up-to-date with information on the developments in India and the world. We promise to deliver quality journalism that stays away from vested interest and political propaganda. You can support us by subscribing to our digital offerings here

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