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Tamil Nadu CM Vijay releases water from Mettur Dam for 93rd irrigation

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay released water from the Mettur Dam for irrigation.

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Chief Minister Joseph Vijay of Tamil Nadu opened the Mettur Dam for irrigation on September 1, 2026. [1] C. Joseph Vijay stated that water from the Cauvery river is Tamil Nadu's legal right guaranteed under the Cauvery Tribunal's final award and the Supreme Court's judgment dated February 16, 2018. [2] The Mettur Dam released 3,000 cubic feet of water per second through the right bank canal. [3] Tamil Nadu authorities announced they will crack down on unauthorized water extraction, including the use of electric motors to pump water from the Cauvery and its canals. [4] The Supreme Court directed Karnataka to ensure compliance with the Cauvery Water Management Authority's directions on releasing water to Tamil Nadu on August 17, while deciding to wait another week to assess the state's compliance. [5] The released water is expected to reach approximately 12 districts in Tamil Nadu. [6]
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  1. Chief Minister Joseph Vijay of Tamil Nadu opened the Mettur Dam for irrigation on September 1, 2026. · Deccan Herald
  2. C. Joseph Vijay stated that water from the Cauvery river is Tamil Nadu's legal right guaranteed under the Cauvery Tribunal's final award and the Supreme Court's judgment dated February 16, 2018. · Hindustan Times
  3. The Mettur Dam released 3,000 cubic feet of water per second through the right bank canal. · Deccan Herald
  4. Tamil Nadu authorities announced they will crack down on unauthorized water extraction, including the use of electric motors to pump water from the Cauvery and its canals. · Hindustan Times
  5. The Supreme Court directed Karnataka to ensure compliance with the Cauvery Water Management Authority's directions on releasing water to Tamil Nadu on August 17, while deciding to wait another week to assess the state's compliance. · Hindustan Times
  6. The released water is expected to reach approximately 12 districts in Tamil Nadu. · Deccan Herald
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