Tamil Nadu files Supreme Court plea for urgent Cauvery water release
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: Tamil Nadu has approached the Supreme Court to demand that Karnataka release its due share of Cauvery water, citing a critical shortage as Mettur reservoir levels fall to a point that can support irrigation for only about 25‑30 days. The state’s application seeks immediate directions to ensure proportional water distribution and prevent further agricultural disruption in the region. The case highlights the ongoing dispute over water allocation between the two states.
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Who is covering this story
- Center (2): Deccan Herald, Tribune India
Sources
- Tamil Nadu moves SC seeking urgent Cauvery water release as Mettur stocks dwindle — Deccan Herald (center)
- Punjab to challenge Kishau Multipurpose Project in SC, seeks Yamuna share — Tribune India (center)