Rains revive in Cauvery basin, easing Karnataka-Tamil Nadu water conflict

Heavy rainfall in the Cauvery basin has improved water levels in key reservoirs, providing relief to Karnataka amid ongoing water-sharing disputes with Tamil Nadu. While inflows have surged, authorities continue to manage releases to balance agricultural needs and flood safety.
Improved inflows into the reservoirs in the Cauvery basin on Saturday, following heavy rains in the catchment area, have brought some relief to Karnataka amid the ongoing row over the release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu. The Cauvery Water Regulation Committee (CWRC) had directed Karnataka to release water at the rate of 3,500 cusecs daily for 15 days, triggering protests from farmers, who urged the State government not to release water, citing poor storage levels and deficient rainfall.
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