Cauvery water

Tamil Nadu's Cauvery water allocation in July reached a 50-year low, with Biligundulu receiving only 0.698 tmcft against the state's stipulated share of 31.24 tmcft.

Tamil Nadu has petitioned the Supreme Court to secure a fair share of Cauvery water from Karnataka, alleging insufficient water releases. The dispute centers on water allocation between the two Indian states, with Tamil Nadu seeking judicial intervention to address the shortage.

The Karnataka government started releasing Cauvery water from Kabini due to rain, which will soon reach Tamil Nadu. The release began on Saturday.

Karnataka Chief Minister Shivakumar urged the Opposition, farmers, and Kannada organizations to withdraw a proposed bandh against the release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu. The state is monitoring the situation, including the DMK's Supreme Court petition.

DMK has approached the Supreme Court seeking directions for Karnataka to release Tamil Nadu's share of Cauvery water, requesting a daily flow of 3,500 cusecs at Biligundlu as per the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee's July 28 directive.

The article discusses historical diplomatic efforts between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka over Cauvery water sharing, citing mid-1980s records where Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister M.G. Ramachandran sought water release to protect paddy crops in the delta region.

Kannada organisations have called for a bandh on August 13 to protest an order directing the release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu. The protest reflects opposition to the allocation decision.

Karnataka plans to appeal against a Cauvery Water Regulation Committee (CWRC) order requiring the release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu. The state's Chief Minister, D.K. Shivakumar, will request Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister, Joseph Vijay, to inspect Karnataka's Cauvery basin during his visit to assess the situation.

Anbumani, a PMK leader, accuses the Union government of misleading the public on the Mekedatu issue and participating in a conspiracy to deny Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu.

Farmers in Karnataka oppose the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee's order to release 3,500 cusecs of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu daily for 15 days. Kurubur Shanthakumar, president of the Federation of Karnataka Farmers’ Organisations, has urged the state government to seek reconsideration of the directive from the Cauvery Management Authority.

Minister Aadhav Arjuna stated that Stalin’s claims about Chief Minister Vijay’s inaction on Cauvery water and Mekedatu contradict facts. The Tamil Nadu State government affirmed its commitment to protecting farmers' livelihoods, ensuring drinking water security, and safeguarding the State’s legal rights over Cauvery waters.

The Cauvery water dispute between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka is resurfacing due to deficient rainfall. The article examines the water-sharing framework, legal regime, reservoir status, and the unresolved issue of distress sharing.

BJP leader Vanathi Srinivasan urged Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister to ensure receipt of Cauvery water from Karnataka. She argued that Karnataka's refusal to share water signals gradual undermining of Tamil Nadu's rights.

Tamil Nadu's Agriculture Minister Vinoth stated the state will take steps to secure Cauvery water for farmers, responding to Karnataka Water Resources Minister Ramalinga Reddy's claim that insufficient rain and low reservoir storage prevent water release.

BJP leader R. Ashok warned of laying siege to the KRS reservoir if water is not released for standing crops. He demanded the government immediately release water and hold an all-party meeting to discuss sharing Cauvery water with Tamil Nadu.

Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar stated the government must balance the interests of farmers, ensure drinking water supply, and comply with court directions when deciding on Cauvery water release to Tamil Nadu. A decision will be made after a meeting on July 15.

Karnataka is advancing the Mekedatu dam project, which remains a contentious issue between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu due to historical disputes over Cauvery water sharing.

Edappadi Palaniswami claimed the TVK-led government failed to secure Cauvery water for kuruvai cultivation. He also noted that 436 schemes announced by the government across departments were not mentioned in the Governor’s address.

Vasan urged the Tamil Nadu government to secure Cauvery water release from Karnataka. Farmers are concerned water was not released from the Mettur dam on the customary date of June 12.