Supreme Court Orders Karnataka to Release Water to Tamil Nadu as per CWMA

The Supreme Court on Thursday ordered the Karnataka government to adhere to the Central Water Management Authority’s (CWMA) directives for releasing water to Tamil Nadu. The ruling comes after years of disagreement between the two states over the distribution of the Cauvery River waters. The court emphasized that Karnataka must implement the CWMA’s decision within a specified timeframe or face further legal consequences. The order is a significant step in resolving the ongoing water dispute, which has affected agriculture and livelihoods across both states.