{
  "id": 13384237,
  "title": "Mettur dam level falls below 65 feet",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/mettur-dam-level-falls-below-65-feet",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-10T10:01:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/mettur-dam-level-falls-below-65-feet/article71567335.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The water level in the Stanley Reservoir at Mettur has dipped below the 65-foot threshold, currently sitting at 64.79 feet, as of 8 a.m. on Saturday, October 10, 2026. This represents a stark contrast to its full reservoir level (FRL) of 120 feet. According to the Water Resources Department, the storage capacity stands at 28.38 tmc ft, compared to the reservoir's maximum capacity of 93.47 tmc ft. Inflows during this period amounted to 1,021 cusecs, while 15,000 cusecs were released into the Cauvery River for irrigation purposes in the delta region. Notably, no water was released through the canal. The reservoir did receive a minimal rainfall of 0.4 mm. Unlike previous years, the water was not released for delta irrigation on the scheduled date of June 12 due to the low storage level and a delayed monsoon. Instead, it was released on September 1 for a duration of 45 days, concluding on October 15. With the water level dropping and inflow remaining minimal, officials indicated that the release for delta irrigation may not be prolonged beyond the designated date.",
  "summary": "With the water level declining and inflow remaining low, officials said the release for delta irrigation might not be extended beyond the scheduled date",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}