Despite normal rainfall from northeast monsoon, Tamil Nadu almost touches paddy coverage target

Key Points

1. Tamil Nadu achieved 33.8 lakh acres of paddy coverage against a target of 33.9 lakh acres during the Samba-Thaladi-Pishanam season in 2025.
2. Around 13 lakh acres of paddy cultivation occurred in the Cauvery delta region.
3. Tamil Nadu received 58 cm of rain during March-September 2025.
4. Summer rainfall in March and April 2025 was 25 cm, double the normal amount.
5. The State procured around 14.8 lakh tonnes of paddy during the short-term Kuruvai season.
6. Authorities expect to procure about 38 lakh tonnes more paddy in the coming eight months.
7. Total foodgrains procured during 2024-25 was about 48 lakh tonnes.
8. 90 irrigation reservoirs are at three-fourths of their combined capacity.