Heavy rainfall in Karnataka killed three people in a landslide in Shivamogga, disrupted rail services in the Malnad region and boosted inflows into Cauvery basin reservoirs. Authorities issued weather warnings as rising river levels and flooding prompted evacuation advisories
The Congress-led Telangana government has reportedly endorsed the Inchampalli project for diverting Godavari waters to the Cauvery basin, marking a shift from the previous BRS stance. Experts warn it could threaten Medigadda barrage and jeopardize Telangana’s irrigation and drinking water needs
Even as it is feared that Telangana could stand to lose to a great extent, Tamil Nadu is expected to gain and the issue could potentially ignite a major conflict between the two States.
