Protests intensified in Karnataka’s Cauvery basin, especially Mandya, over the release of water from KRS dam to Tamil Nadu. Farmers questioned the decision amid concerns over water availability, while political leaders demanded a halt to the release
The Supreme Court on Monday asked Karnataka to comply with the Cauvery Water Management Authority's direction to release water to Tamil Nadu. The court posted the matter for August 24 as both states presented contrasting claims over water availability
Tamil Nadu Opposition Leader Udhayanidhi Stalin was detained by police in Chennai for questioning after his controversial double-meaning remark at a farmers’ protest in Thanjavur over the Cauvery issue.
Pro-Kannada organisations announced a Karnataka bandh on August 13 to protest the CWMA's directive to release 3,500 cusecs of Cauvery water daily to Tamil Nadu for 15 days, claiming the state faces water scarcity and farmers would be adversely affected
Former Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai urged the state government not to release Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu, citing low reservoir levels and drinking water needs. He also criticised Karnataka's representation before the Cauvery authorities and called for protecting farmers' interests.
Karnataka will decide on the CWRC's direction to release Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu after consulting Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar. The State cited poor monsoon, low reservoir levels and drinking water needs, while considering an appeal before the CWMA
The DMK has urged the Centre to constitute a dedicated tribunal to resolve the Mekedatu dam dispute and ensure Karnataka releases Tamil Nadu's share of Cauvery water. The party also resolved to raise the issue strongly during the upcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament
According to the statement, CWRC during its 88th meeting today made crucial decisions regarding water allocation and shortages pertaining to the ongoing Cauvery river water dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu
