"There is only 3.45 TMC of water in Mettur dam and based on rainfall received in Cauvery delta region, steps will be taken for cultivating kuruvai crop", she said in a statement.
Karunanidhi had recently said prospects of ensuing 'kuruvai' cultivation looked bleak in Tamil Nadu in the backdrop of drought in Cauvery delta and sought to know what steps government planned to take to address farmers' concerns.
Jayalalithaa pointed out her government had been taking all steps to get Tamil Nadu's share in compliance with the notification of the final award of Cauvery Water Dispute Tribunal.
"Soon after there is sufficient rainfall in Cauvery delta region, I reaffirm we will get our share of water" she said.
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Noting that there was rainfall over the last few days in Cauvery delta regions, Jayalalithaa said steps were taken to cultivate kuruvai crops on one lakh acres "very soon".
She recalled her statement yesterday on moving the Supreme Court for immediate appointment of Cauvery Management Board and Cauvery Water Regulatory Committee in compliance with the tribunal's final award.