CWRC Orders Karnataka to Release 3,500 Cusecs to Tamil Nadu; State May Appeal
Karnataka plans to challenge the order, saying reservoir inflows are 65.86% below average and drinking water needs must come first.
- On Tuesday, the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee directed Karnataka to release 3,500 cusecs of Cauvery water daily to Tamil Nadu for 15 days starting July 29, totaling about 4 tmc ft.
- Cumulative inflows into the state's four Cauvery reservoirs are 65.86% below the 30-year average, with current storage at about 63 tmc ft compared to 108.68 tmc ft recorded on this date last year.
- To ensure the mandated flow at Biligundlu, Karnataka may need to release 6,000-7,000 cusecs because of transmission losses; Tamil Nadu termed the 3,500 cusecs release "insufficient."
- Farmers in the Old Mysuru region have launched protests, while opposition leaders accused the Congress government of failing to protect state interests before the Cauvery Water Management Authority .
- Facing severe water scarcity, the Karnataka government plans to contest the CWRC order before the CWMA, citing the critical need to prioritize drinking water supplies over mandated agricultural releases.
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Times of IndiaCWRC orders Karnataka to release 3,500 cusecs to Tamil Nadu; state may appeal
The Cauvery Water Regulation Committee has ordered Karnataka to release water to Tamil Nadu. Karnataka plans to challenge this directive, citing severe water scarcity and low reservoir levels. Officials argue existing storage is only sufficient for drinking water needs. Tamil Nadu disputes Karnataka's claims and points to a significant water deficit. The state faces challenges in meeting the mandated flow due to transmission losses.
The state of Karnataka has suffered a major setback. The Cauvery Water Management Authority has approved the recommendation of the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee. Under this, the state will have to release 3,500 cusecs of water daily to Tamil Nadu for 15 days. This order will be considered effective from July 29. Tamil Nadu had demanded the release of 7,000 cusecs of water daily for 15 days. Now the Cauvery Water Management Authority has rej…
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