Vasan urges T.N. government to release water from Mettur dam on June 12
G.K. Vasan has called on the Tamil Nadu government to release water from the Mettur dam on June 12, as is customary. He highlighted the concerns of farmers who rely on this water for irrigation, especially with the monsoon season approaching. Vasan noted that the inflow into the dam is expected to increase, making the release of water timely and necessary for agricultural needs.
- ▪G.K. Vasan urged the Tamil Nadu government to release water from Mettur dam on June 12.
- ▪Farmers have expressed their expectations for the water release due to their reliance on it for irrigation.
- ▪The onset of the monsoon is predicted soon, which may increase inflow into the dam.
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Tamil Maanila Congress (Moopanar) leader G.K. Vasan, on Monday (May 25, 2026) urged the Tamil Nadu government to ensure the release of water from Mettur dam on the customary date of June 12. He referred to representations received from farmers in this regard.Referring to the weather prediction advisory that the onset of the monsoon was expected soon, Mr. Vasan said the inflow into Mettur dam was likely to increase. “Against this backdrop, farmers expect the release of water from Mettur dam on June 12.”It was natural for farmers to expect the water to be released from Mettur dam on June 12, since they are dependent on the water release for irrigation, he said.
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