The Hindu·3 min read·medium
Farmers’ outfit criticises CWRC’s directive on release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu
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The Hindu Bureau
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Farmers' organizations in Karnataka are protesting a directive to release Cauvery river water to Tamil Nadu, citing that water flow is already occurring due to rainfall. They are calling for the construction of the Mekedatu reservoir to better manage water resources during crises.
The Federation of Farmers’ Organisations and State Sugarcane Growers’ Association held a demonstration in Mysuru on Tuesday, criticising the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee’s (CWRC) order to release 12,000 cusecs of water to Tamil Nadu over the next 15 days.
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