Tamil Nadu Water Resources Minister Durai Murugan addresses Cauvery water dispute in Assembly
Tamil Nadu Water Resources Minister Durai Murugan stated in the Legislative Assembly that the state government will not compromise on the Cauvery water issue. He noted that obtaining the monthly water share from Karnataka remains a challenge due to insufficient rainfall and the refusal of the Karnataka Chief Minister to attend a scheduled meeting on the matter. The minister explained that the Mettur Dam was opened only for drinking water requirements this year, and future decisions regarding the dam will depend on prevailing conditions.
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What Happened
Tamil Nadu Water Resources Minister Durai Murugan addressed the Legislative Assembly regarding the ongoing Cauvery water dispute. He highlighted the difficulty in securing the state's monthly water allocation from Karnataka. A meeting between the Chief Ministers of the two states, which was planned for the 3rd of the month, did not take place after the Karnataka Chief Minister declined to participate at the last minute, suggesting a meeting at a more appropriate time instead.
The minister attributed the current water shortage to poor southwest monsoon rainfall, which resulted in low inflows into the Cauvery river. Consequently, the Mettur Dam was opened solely to meet drinking water needs rather than irrigation. The state government maintains that it will not compromise on its water rights and will continue to monitor the situation to make future decisions regarding the operation of the Mettur Dam.
Key Facts
- Tamil Nadu Water Resources Minister Durai Murugan addressed the Cauvery water issue in the Legislative Assembly.Source not recorded
- A meeting between the Chief Ministers of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka was scheduled for the 3rd but was cancelled by the Karnataka Chief Minister.Source not recorded
- The Mettur Dam was opened only for drinking water purposes this year due to low water levels.Source not recorded
- The minister cited poor southwest monsoon rainfall as the primary reason for the lack of water in the Cauvery river.Source not recorded
- The Tamil Nadu government stated it will not compromise on the Cauvery water issue.Source not recorded
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