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Supreme Court orders release of 3,000 cu ft of Kaveri water to Tamil Nadu, sparking fresh water shock in Karnataka
The Supreme Court has directed the release of 3,000 cubic feet of Kaveri river water to Tamil Nadu, prompting concerns of a water shortage in Karnataka.
The Supreme Court has issued an order directing the release of 3,000 cubic feet of water from the Kaveri river to Tamil Nadu. The directive is part of the long‑standing inter‑state water sharing dispute between the two states.
Karnataka officials warned that the mandated release could trigger a fresh water shock in the state, affecting irrigation and drinking water supplies in several districts. The state government has urged the central authorities to consider the impact on its agricultural sector.
The Kaveri water dispute, which dates back decades, has seen multiple legal battles and periodic tensions over allocation volumes. Both states have previously reached temporary agreements, but the Supreme Court’s latest order re‑ignites the debate over equitable distribution.
Stakeholders from Karnataka’s farmer associations have called for urgent dialogue with the central government to mitigate the expected shortfall, while Tamil Nadu welcomed the order as a step toward meeting its water needs for the upcoming season.
Karnataka officials warned that the mandated release could trigger a fresh water shock in the state, affecting irrigation and drinking water supplies in several districts. The state government has urged the central authorities to consider the impact on its agricultural sector.
The Kaveri water dispute, which dates back decades, has seen multiple legal battles and periodic tensions over allocation volumes. Both states have previously reached temporary agreements, but the Supreme Court’s latest order re‑ignites the debate over equitable distribution.
Stakeholders from Karnataka’s farmer associations have called for urgent dialogue with the central government to mitigate the expected shortfall, while Tamil Nadu welcomed the order as a step toward meeting its water needs for the upcoming season.