Water Level At Dams In Tamil Nadu: Mettur Reaches 112.71 Feet

The water level in Mettur Dam has seen a substantial rise in storage this year due to consistent southwest monsoon rains.

The dam, which is officially known as the Stanley Reservoir in Mettur, is a critical water source for Tamil Nadu. The water level, on June 2, has reached 112.71 feet against its full capacity of 120 feet.

As per a report in the IANS, the dam holds 81,983 million cubic feet (mcft) of water - 87.71 per cent of its full storage capacity of 93,470 mcft.

In 2024-25, Tamil Nadu received 305 tmcft of Cauvery water from Karnataka from June 1 to May 31 which is 128 tmcft more than the Supreme Court's mandated 177 tmcft. It This surplus highlights improved water availability in Karnataka's upstream reservoirs. With water levels steadily rising-from 75,250 mcft (80.51%) on May 1 to 81,983 mcft now-WRD officials have initiated flood control measures anticipating further rainfall.

Current inflow to Mettur Dam: 3,017 cusecs

Water released for drinking supply: 1,000 cusecs

The dam's shutters will open for irrigation on June 12, as per the Tamil Nadu government's statement. Meanwhile, the Bhavanisagar Dam has reached 83 feet, nearing its full reservoir level of 105 feet.

Likewise, the water level in the Amaravathi Dam has reached 80.68 feet against the dam's full reservoir level of 90 feet, water level touched 130.45 (full capacity:152 feet), and 124.5 feet at and Papanasam (full capacity:143 feet).