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The Mettur dam in Tamil Nadu is set to hit full capacity as Karnataka releases 50,000 cusecs from the KRS dam. Heavy monsoon rains in catchment areas have prompted flood alerts along the Cauvery River. Tamil Nadu officials are preparing to manage the inflow for irrigation and flood control. The Kabini dam is also contributing to the surge, raising hopes for farmers ahead of the dry season.

Key Points: Mettur Dam Nears Full Capacity as Karnataka Releases 50K Cusecs

  • Mettur dam at 112.85 ft with 50K cusecs en route from KRS
  • Karnataka issues flood alert along Cauvery River
  • Kabini dam releases 12K cusecs to join inflow
  • TN prepares for irrigation and flood management
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Mettur dam in TN nears full capacity as Karnataka releases 50,000 cusecs from Krishnaraja Sagar dam

Tamil Nadu's Mettur dam inches toward 120 ft as Karnataka discharges heavy inflows from KRS amid monsoon rains, boosting irrigation prospects.

"The inflow from Karnataka is likely to reach Mettur by Thursday evening – Tamil Nadu Water Resources Dept"

Chennai, June 26

In a major development for Tamil Nadu’s irrigation prospects, the Stanley Reservoir in Mettur is expected to reach its full reservoir level of 120 feet within a week, for the first time this year. This comes as Karnataka began discharging 50,000 cubic feet per second (cusecs) of water from the Krishnaraja Sagar (KRS) dam into the Cauvery River on Wednesday, following intense rainfall in the catchment areas.

According to Tamil Nadu Water Resources Department officials, the inflow from Karnataka is likely to reach the Mettur dam by Thursday evening.

As of Wednesday, the water level at the Stanley Reservoir stood at 112.85 feet — just 7 feet below its full capacity.

Karnataka’s Water Resources Department issued a flood alert to areas along the Cauvery River, cautioning residents and local administrations about potential surges in water levels.

Officials in the neighbouring state indicated that the release from KRS might be increased further depending on continued rainfall in the region.

The catchment areas of the KRS dam in Karnataka and the Kabini dam in Kerala have been receiving consistent and intense showers over the past several days.

Karnataka officials anticipate the southwest monsoon to intensify in early July, potentially boosting reservoir levels even further.

On Wednesday, the KRS dam was recorded at 120 feet against its full level of 124.8 feet. The dam currently holds 49.45 thousand million cubic (TMC) feet of water.

The Kabini dam is also witnessing a rapid rise, with the water level reaching 59.21 feet against its full capacity of 65 feet.

The Kabini dam has been releasing about 12,000 cusecs of water, which is expected to join the Cauvery river system and reach Mettur within the next two days.

Officials in Tamil Nadu are closely monitoring the inflow and have begun preparations to manage the water judiciously for irrigation, drinking water supply, and flood control.

With further rainfall forecasted, the state is optimistic that the upcoming monsoon period will provide much-needed relief to farmers and ensure adequate water storage heading into the dry season.

- IANS

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Rajesh K.
Finally some good news for our farmers! The Cauvery water dispute has caused so much tension between TN and Karnataka over the years. Hope this abundant rainfall brings cooperation instead of conflict 🤞 #WaterForAll
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Priya M.
As someone from Coimbatore, I've seen how water scarcity affects daily life. Hope the authorities manage this water properly - no wastage! We need sustainable solutions for the long term, not just temporary relief.
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Suresh V.
Karnataka releasing water without Supreme Court intervention? This is progress! Maybe the monsoon has brought sense to both states. But let's see how long this cooperation lasts when water levels drop again...
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Ananya R.
Flood alerts issued in Karnataka while TN celebrates... shows how complex river management is. We need better inter-state coordination and early warning systems. Climate change will make these situations more frequent.
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Karthik B.
Good to see both states working together for once. But what about water conservation? We keep celebrating full dams but forget about rainwater harvesting and groundwater recharge. Jai Cauvery! 🙏
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Meena S.
As a Chennai resident who has faced water tankers in summer, this news is a relief. But officials must ensure equitable distribution - not just for agriculture but for urban needs too. Water is everyone's right!

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