WRD, Metrowater team to seek higher quantum of Krishna water release for Chennai

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The water inflow from the Krishna River to the Tamil Nadu border has sharply decreased to 188 cusecs, leading WRD and Metrowater to seek a higher quantum of water release for Chennai. This is due to low storage and deficient rainfall in Tiruvallur and Chennai during the current season.

Krishna water inflow to Tamil Nadu border has dropped sharply to 188 cubic feet per second (cusecs) on Thursday. With storage dipping steadily and deficit rainfall in Tiruvallur and Chennai so far this season, it is imperative that Krishna water sustains storage till the onset of Northeast monsoon