Mettur Dam Irrigation and Hydroelectric Power Generation Enhancement
Operational with increased discharge · Tamil Nadu · Last reported Dec 2025
Source: Indian News Queensland
The Mettur dam in Tamil Nadu has increased its water discharge for irrigation in the Cauvery delta to 9,500 cusecs to meet rising irrigation demand. This increased discharge is also routed through the hydroelectric power station attached to the dam, resulting in increased power generation up to 90 megawatts, boosting renewable energy output in the state.
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Hydro, Water Supply and Storage, Power Generation (CCGT), Government
- Location
- Mettur, Tamil Nadu, India
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Indian News Queensland
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Mettur dam in Tamil Nadu has increased its water discharge for irrigation in the Cauvery delta to 9,500 cusecs to meet rising irrigation demand. This increased discharge is also routed through the hydroelectric power station attached to the dam, resulting in increased power generation up to 90 megawatts, boosting renewable energy output in the state. |
Original sector | Water Resources and Energy |
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Country | India |
State | Tamil Nadu |
City | Mettur |
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Source | Indian News Queensland |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Hydro, Water Supply and Storage, Power Generation (CCGT), Government |
Article published date | 2025-12-17 |
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