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 is the fifth time in almost 50 years that the season's realisation has not crossed 50 tmc ft.
This year’s realisation was 45.16 tmc ft,was lower than that of 2016-17.
Seven years ago, the State received about 53 tmc ft.
During the water year June 2012 – May 2013, the first four months witnessed the State getting about 40.15 tmc ft.