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T.N. may be heading towards a water crisis, unless northeast monsoon comes to the rescue

The Hindu Nov 08, 2026 at 12:52 AM IST India
T.N. may be heading towards a water crisis,...

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Tamil Nadu faces a potential water crisis and reduced rice yields as reservoir storage remains at one-third capacity. The state demands 20.7 tmcft from Karnataka, but authorities approved only 3.88 tmcft for release.

Key takeaways

  • Reservoir storage is at one-third capacity, significantly lower than last year's 92%.
  • Farmers increased direct sowing to 57% to mitigate water shortages.
  • Karnataka was ordered to release only 3.88 tmcft, far below the state's demand.
  • Paddy coverage in non-delta areas is 1.3 lakh hectares lower than last year.
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