Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar announced Karnataka will weigh farmers' interests, drinking water needs, and court orders before deciding on Cauvery water release to Tamil Nadu. The decision follows a July 15 meeting and aims to balance state and inter-state demands. It underscores the ongoing water dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar announced Karnataka will weigh farmers' interests, drinking water needs, and court orders before deciding on Cauvery water release to Tamil Nadu. The decision follows a July 15 meeting and aims to balance state and inter-state demands. It underscores the ongoing water dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.