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45-day Mettur water release could help Karnataka deny Tamil Nadu Cauvery share: CPM's P Shanmugam
In a pointed critique, CPM secretary P Shanmugam took issue with the Mettur dam water release timetable, labeling the allocated 45 days as inadequate for paddy farming requirements. He emphasized that this could have detrimental effects on delta farmers and their yields, potentially undermining Tamil Nadu's position in the Cauvery water conflict. Shanmugam…
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- Why it matters
- The timing and volume of water releases from Mettur dam affect irrigation supplies to delta farmers in Tamil Nadu, which is central to disputes over how much water Karnataka must release under the Cauvery agreement.
- Most affected
- Delta farmers in Tamil Nadu — Shorter water release window may reduce paddy yields and irrigation supply.
- Likely next
- Whether Tamil Nadu contests the 45-day release schedule or seeks intervention from the Cauvery regulatory body.