Cauvery Case: Tamil Nadu Claims Water Shortfall as Karnataka Cites Drought
Tamil Nadu told India’s Supreme Court that it faced a 20 thousand million cubic feet shortfall in Cauvery water, while Karnataka said drought was affecting several districts. Both states described the dispute as highly sensitive. The court gave Karnataka one week to file its response and scheduled a further hearing.
Tamil Nadu told India’s Supreme Court that it faced a deficit of 20 thousand million cubic feet in Cauvery water, while Karnataka said several of its districts were experiencing drought. The claims were made before a bench headed by Justice Vikram Nath, according to The Hindu. The proceedings concerned the continuing dispute between the two states over the sharing of Cauvery river water.
Although their positions differed, the governments agreed that the issue was “very sensitive” for both states. The court gave Karnataka one week to file its response to the claims. It scheduled the next hearing for October 12.
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