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With CM Vijay opening the Mettur dam, focus turns to longevity of water release
The Hindu — National✓
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Chief Minister M. Vijay has officially opened the Mettur dam for water release, bringing the current water level to 91.56 feet with a storage volume of 54.45 tmc ft. Authorities and farmers are now closely monitoring whether the stored water supply will remain sufficient throughout the release period. The dam maintains a total capacity of 93.47 tmc ft and a maximum level of 120 feet.
WHY IT MATTERS
The longevity of the Mettur dam's water release directly impacts agricultural irrigation and water security in the region.
On Tuesday (September 1, 2026), the water level stood at 91.56 ft with the storage being about 54.45 thousand million cubic feet (tmc ft). The dam’s full level is 120 ft and the capacity is 93.47 tmc ft
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