Karnataka's Chief Minister will meet officials on Wednesday regarding water release. The Cauvery Water Management Authority directed Karnataka to release 12,000 cusecs to Tamil Nadu. Karnataka cited severe hydrological stress and declining inflows in its reservoirs. Tamil Nadu argued that Karnataka's water stress did not justify withholding its share. The state government aims to protect farmers' interests while complying with orders.

Cauvery Committee and Authority to meet Tuesday to assess water situation amid current reservoir storage levels in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.

Karnataka's Chief Minister will meet officials on Wednesday regarding water release. The Cauvery Water Management Authority directed Karnataka to release 12,000 cusecs to Tamil…