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DMK Seeks Immediate Release of Cauvery Water from Karnataka in Supreme Court Petition
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 02 Aug 2026, 02:03 PM
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The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has filed a petition with the Supreme Court requesting the immediate release of Cauvery water from Karnataka to Tamil Nadu, citing urgent water needs for the state.
The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has filed a petition with the Supreme Court seeking the immediate release of Cauvery water from Karnataka to Tamil Nadu. The party argues that the water shortage is affecting agriculture and drinking water supplies across the state. The dispute over Cauvery water has been a long-standing issue between the two states, with periodic court interventions. The Supreme Court will now review the petition and decide on any immediate relief measures.