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In its plea, Tamil Nadu said the Mettur reservoir was currently holding limited water, which could be used for only around 30 days, and sought urgent directions to Karnataka to release its due share.

Manivannan said some farmers were also considering long-duration varieties as a precaution against heavy rainfall, cyclones and flooding during the Northeast monsoon.

Parties including the DMK, AIADMK, TVK, NTK and the CPI have already announced they will field candidates in Dharapuram.

This year water was released from Mettur dam for delta irrigation only on September 1 against the customary date of June 12.

The government is committed to safeguarding the interests of farmers, while officials and the legal team are preparing a strong case, he said.

Speaking to reporters at Vidhana Soudha on Wednesday, the Water Resources Minister N. Chaluvarayaswamy said extensive discussions were held with the Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on the matter.