Release 3,500 cusecs of water to Tamil Nadu: Cauvery authority to Karnataka

The Cauvery Water Management Authority ordered Karnataka to release 3,500 cusecs daily.

This directive mandates a total release of 4 TMC of water to Tamil Nadu.

Karnataka had appealed the committee's order citing low reservoir levels and drought conditions.

State officials stated reservoir levels were significantly lower than last year.

Tamil Nadu representatives argued against Karnataka's plea, citing sufficient flow. ...