# Lower Mettur storage endangers samba crop, says PMK, demands  ₹25K compensation for farmers

> Expressing deep concern over the sharp drop in Mettur dam's water storage due to Karnataka "reducing" release of Cauvery water, PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss on Tuesday urged the Tamil Nadu government to provide direct relief packages to safeguard farmers' livelihoods.

- Published: 2026-09-22T07:32:05.597Z
- Updated: 2026-09-22T08:00:07.975Z
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- Topics: Politics
- Involves: Anbumani Ramadoss

## How it developed

- 2026-09-22T07:32:05.597Z - Hindustan Times: [Lower Mettur storage endangers samba crop, says PMK, demands  ₹25K compensation for farmers](https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/lower-mettur-storage-endangers-samba-crop-says-pmk-demands-rs-25k-compensation-for-farmers-101790060716836.html)
- 2026-09-22T08:00:07.975Z - India Today: [40% delta land may go uncultivated: Anbumani flags Mettur crisis, seeks aid](https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/mettur-dam-water-level-drops-anbumani-seeks-relief-for-cauvery-delta-farmers-ptag-3000118-2026-09-22)

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