Karnataka to release Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu for next ten days

Complying with the Supreme Court direction, Karnataka government has decided to release Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah told reporters in Bengaluru yesterday, that after an all-party meeting, a decision has been taken that the state will release water as directed by the apex court. He also said the state would approach the Supreme Court with a modification petition explaining its difficulties in implementing the court order, directing release of 15,000 cusecs per



day to Tamil Nadu for next ten days. He said they would seek change in it and also move the Cauvery Supervisory Committee. 

Mr. Siddaramaiah added that all efforts would be made to provide drinking water to Bengaluru and other places as also for crops. He appealed to farmers to maintain peace and tranquility and not to cause any damage to public property. In Mandya, agitated farmers and activists belonging to pro-Kannada outfits blocked Bengaluru-Mysuru Highway.