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Tamil Nadu Seeks Supreme Court Hearing on Aug 13 to Demand Karnataka Release Cauvery Water
✍️ Amar Ujala
🗓 10 Aug 2026, 12:39 PM
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Tamil Nadu has filed a petition with the Supreme Court, setting a hearing for August 13, to press Karnataka to release water from the Cauvery River.
Tamil Nadu has filed a petition with the Supreme Court seeking a hearing on 13 August to demand that Karnataka release water from the Cauvery River.
The long‑standing water dispute between the two states has seen periodic escalations, with Tamil Nadu arguing that its farmers suffer from chronic shortages.
The court has set the hearing for 13 August, allowing both sides to present evidence and arguments before a final decision is made.
If the Supreme Court orders Karnataka to release water, it could lead to significant changes in water allocation and impact agriculture in both states.
The long‑standing water dispute between the two states has seen periodic escalations, with Tamil Nadu arguing that its farmers suffer from chronic shortages.
The court has set the hearing for 13 August, allowing both sides to present evidence and arguments before a final decision is made.
If the Supreme Court orders Karnataka to release water, it could lead to significant changes in water allocation and impact agriculture in both states.