Regulatory body directs Karnataka to release 3,216 cusecs of water to Tamil Nadu for next 38 days

Cauvery Water Regulation Committee asks Karnataka to increase water release to Tamil Nadu from 2,600 cusecs to 3,216 cusecs per day.

Published on: Nov 24, 2023, 16:02:15 IST

By Yamini C S

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The regulatory body overseeing the Cauvery river water sharing between two southern states Karnataka and Tamil Nadu on Thursday directed the former to release 3,216 cusecs of water to the latter for the next 38 days, starting today, according to news agency ANI.

Karnataka requested the panel not to order release of water to its neighbour from any of its reservoirs, but in vain.

The Cauvery Water Regulation Committee (CWRC) had previously asked Karnataka to release 2,600 cusecs.

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“Karnataka needs to ensure stipulated quantities of flow as per Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal (CWDT) award as modified by the Supreme Court for the remaining period of November 2023 and December 2023 implying flows to be realised at Biligundlu from November 24, 2023, to December 31, 2023, (38 days) is 3216 cusecs per day,” a statement issued by the CWRC stated.

The CWRC held a meeting in national capital Delhi with representatives of both states, in which Tamil Nadu demanded 5000 cusecs of water per day for the next 30 days.

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Karnataka in response noted that Tamil Nadu's rainfall was deemed “normal” by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) from October onwards and that the state should have a satisfactory rainfall in the Cauvery basin. Contrastingly, Karnataka has been observing deficit rainfall this monsoon season, and also declared a number of districts as drought-stricken. Authorities have also been urging the central leadership to release emergency relief funds.

“The shortfall in cumulative inflows to Karnataka's four reservoirs upto November 22, 2023, is 52.24 per cent. The inflows into four reservoirs of Karnataka have ceased and the present storage in these reservoirs of Karnataka as of November 21, 2023, is insufficient to meet the requirements for irrigation, drinking and other domestic needs,” Karnataka said in its submission.

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Further, the state requested the panel not to order release of water to its neighbour from any of its reservoirs, but in vain.

(With inputs from ANI)

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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