Kuruvadi

Kuruvadi is a Tamil word referring to a specific agricultural season in the Cauvery Delta region of Tamil Nadu, India. It typically denotes the short-term paddy crop cultivated from June/July to September/October. This season is characterized by the southwest monsoon rains which feed the Cauvery River and its distributaries, providing the necessary irrigation for the paddy crop.

The Kuruvadi crop is crucial to the agricultural economy of the region. The success of the Kuruvadi season directly impacts food security and the livelihoods of farmers in the Cauvery Delta. Water management during this season is paramount, and the availability of water from the Cauvery River is a subject of inter-state dispute between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.

The term "Kuruvai" is sometimes used interchangeably with "Kuruvadi," though regional variations in usage might exist. The length and timing of the season can be affected by the onset and intensity of the monsoon. Variations in the monsoon pattern can lead to either water scarcity or flooding, both of which pose significant challenges to the Kuruvadi crop.