Though the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee (CWRC) that reviewed the storage and rainfall situation in the Cauvery basin on Tuesday has directed Karnataka to release 3,500 cusecs of water a day to Tamil Nadu for 15 days, experts say that Karnataka may have to actually release one-and-half to two times more than this quantum.

Karnataka ordered to release 3,500 cusecs of water daily to Tamil Nadu for 15 days, despite severe drought and water shortage concerns.

BJP warns Karnataka government against releasing Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu, claiming it jeopardizes state interests amid drought.