The CWMA rejected Karnataka's appeal citing poor rainfall and ordered the state to release Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu, intensifying the ongoing inter-state water dispute.
The order is effective from July 29
Jul 30, 2026
06:14 pm
What's the storyThe Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) has ordered Karnataka to release Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu.
The authority directed Karnataka to follow the recommendation of the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee (CWRC) and release 3,500 cusecs of water per day to Tamil Nadu for 15 days.
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