Nagapattinam, July 13 (IANS) Scattered rainfall across Nagapattinam district in Tamil Nadu has brought some relief to farmers by improving soil moisture and enabling summer ploughing in several areas. However, uncertainty over irrigation water availability has prompted many cultivators to postpone final decisions on the extent of samba cultivation this season.According to district administration data, the district recorded an average rainfall of 7.6 mm during the 24 hours ending at 6 a.m. on Sun…
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Tiruchi, May 18 (IANS) A sharp decline in storage levels at the Mettur reservoir has raised concerns over the future of kuruvai cultivation in Tamil Nadu’s Cauvery delta region, with farmers and agricultural experts warning that the customary release of water on June 12 now appears unlikely. The water level at the Mettur dam on Sunday stood at 79 feet, considerably lower than the 108 feet recorded during the corresponding period last year. Reservoir storage has also dropped significantly to 41…
Chennai, Feb 12 (IANS) In a move aimed at protecting standing paddy crops across the Cauvery delta, the Tamil Nadu government has stepped up the discharge of water from the Mettur Dam following sustained appeals from farmers and political leaders. The release has been increased by 500 cusecs, taking the total outflow to 2,500 cusecs to improve irrigation support for samba and thaladi cultivation.Officials said the discharge, which stood at 2,000 cusecs earlier, was raised after cultivators in se…