After a gap of 11 years, Tamil Nadu’s realisation of Cauvery water during this year’s southwest monsoon did not exceed the 50 tmc ft [thousand million cubic feet] mark. This year’s realisation was 45.16 tmc ft,
As per the data available for almost the last 50 years (with Biligundulu being the reference point for measurement), this was the fifth occasion that the season’s realisation did not cross the mark.
During the water year June 2012 – May 2013, the first four months witnessed the State getting about 40.15 tmc ft. In fact, this year’s realisation, 45.16 tmc ft, for the season was lower than that of 2016-17 when the Cauvery dispute erupted in a big way. Seven years ago, the State received about 53 tmc ft.
