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  • Jul 12, 2024
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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

  • Largest River in Karnataka: Originates at Talakaveri in the Brahmagiri hills of the Western Ghats.
  • Sacred Status: Known as Dakshina Ganga (Ganges of the South), it is one of India’s sacred rivers.
  • Pilgrimage and Tourism: Talakaveri is a famous pilgrimage and tourist spot in the Bramahagiri Hills near Madikeri, Coorg.
  • Tributaries: Harangi, Hemavathi, Lakshmanatirtha, Kabini, Shimsha, Arkavati, Suvarnavathi, Bhavani, Lokapavani, Noyyal, Amaravati.

Associated Article:

https://universalinstitutions.com/drawing-lines-in-cauvery-waters/