Cauvery panel directs Karnataka to release water at the rate of 3,000 cusecs to Tamil Nadu for next 15 days
The Cauvery Water Regulation Committee has directed Karnataka to release 3,000 cusecs of water to Tamil Nadu for the next 15 days. This decision rejects Tamil Nadu's request for a higher volume while acknowledging the severe drought conditions cited by Karnataka.
Why it matters
The ongoing water dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu is a long-standing regional issue that impacts agricultural stability and resource management in Southern India.
Cauvery panel directs Karnataka to release water at the rate of 3,000 cusecs to Tamil Nadu for next 15 days left Cauvery river flows at Sangama — a scenic confluence point and popular tourist spot in Ramanagara district, a few km before Mekedatu. MURALI KUMAR K The Hindu https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/85afsu/article71619491.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/dji_fly_20230502_124524_662_1695920060079_photo.jpeg MURALI KUMAR K BENGALURU KARNATAKA 08/10/2026 : Cauvery river flows at Sangama - scenic river confluence and popular tourist spot in Ramanagara district, few kms before Mekedatu. Photo MURALI KUMAR K / The Hindu Tamil Nadu had sought release at the rate of 14,236 cusecs a day, including claimed backlog of 13.829 tmcft; Karnataka cites severe drought Bengaluru The Cauvery Water Regulation Committee (CWRC) has directed Karnataka to ensure a flow of water at the rate of 3,000 cusecs at Biligundlu for 15 days from 8 a.m. on October 24, rejecting Tamil Nadu’s demand for a substantially higher release.
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