Tamil NaduSaturday, 13 June 2026·Hindu Tamil Thisai
Cauvery water issue: political leaders urge Tamil Nadu government to negotiate with Karnataka
Political leaders urged the Tamil Nadu government to negotiate with Karnataka to secure Cauvery water as Mettur dam was not opened on June 12, 2026.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In June 2026, several political leaders urged the Tamil Nadu government to negotiate with Karnataka to secure Cauvery water after the Mettur dam was not opened on June 12, affecting the Kuruvai season in the Delta districts.
Key specifics
- The Mettur dam was not opened on June 12.
- The issue affects Kuruvai cultivation in the Delta districts.
- Palaniswami, Ramadoss, TTV Dhinakaran and GK Vasan were among those who issued statements.
- The leaders asked the government to hold talks with the Karnataka government.
- The Tamil Nadu government had announced a Kuruvai special package and three-phase power related measures, according to the report.
Exam lens
Question type: Interstate water dispute and agriculture. Key facts: Mettur dam, June 12 opening norm, Delta districts, Kuruvai season, Karnataka talks. TNPSC one-liner: Cauvery water sharing remains a recurring governance issue linked to irrigation and seasonal farming.