CAUVERY WATER DISPUTE
Why in the News?
- The Cauvery Water Regulation Committee (CWRC) instructed Karnataka to release 11,500 cusecs of water daily at Biligundlu until July 31 to meet Tamil Nadu’s water needs.
- Karnataka cited a water flow deficit and requested the decision be postponed until July 25, referencing a 28.71% shortfall in reservoir inflow from June 1 to July 9.
Source: Medium
About Cauvery Water Dispute
- Conflict: Long-standing dispute over Cauvery River water sharing.
- Involved Parties: Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, and Puducherry.
- Distribution: Concerns water allocation for irrigation, drinking, and industrial use.
Background
- Historical Origin: Dispute dates back to 1892 between the Madras Presidency and the Princely State of Mysore.
- 1924 Agreement: A 50-year agreement was made between Mysore and Madras, ceasing in 1974.
- Post-1974 Issues: Karnataka diverted water to new reservoirs without Tamil Nadu’s consent
About River Cauvery
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