Karnataka files appeal before CWMA seeking reduction in water release
Karnataka has appealed to the Cauvery Water Management Authority to reduce its mandatory water release to Tamil Nadu from 9,000 to 2,000 cusecs. The state cites severe hydrological distress and low reservoir inflows as the primary reasons for the request.
Why it matters
Water sharing disputes between states are critical issues that impact agricultural stability and regional political relations in India.
Ahead of the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee (CWRC) meeting scheduled this week, Karnataka has filed an appeal before the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) seeking a reduction in water release to Tamil Nadu from 9,000 cusecs a day, as ordered by it, to 2,000 cusecs.
It may be noted that the CWMA had upheld the CWRC’s August 25 direction to Karnataka, asking it to ensure flows of 9,000 cusecs a day for 15 days from August 25 to be realised at the Biligundlu water gauge on the inter-State border. According to the CWMA’s order, the releases by Karnataka would total up to 11.66 tmcft.
The CWRC is meeting again on September 8 to review the ground-level situation. On the same day, the CWMA is also meeting to review the situation.
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