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Storage in Cauvery basin reservoirs has dipped to nearly half their gross capacity

The water level in the four major reservoirs in the Cauvery basin of the State has dipped to nearly half of their cumulative gross capacity and is a pointer to the unfolding crisis in the weeks ahead.

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Tamil Nadu reservoirs register a rise of about 7.4 tmc ft in a week

TN's 15 major reservoirs gain 7.4 tmc ft in one week; storage now at 82.8 tmc ft, up 3.8% from 38.6%. Vaigai & Perunchani almost full; Mullaperiyar, Amaravathi, Mettur & Bhavanisagar have better storage than capacity. Cauvery water received 5.45 tmc ft in 1st half of Nov.

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Tamil Nadu realises nearly two-thirds of Cauvery water stipulated by CWMA

Rainfall in SIK region led to TN realising two-thirds of Cauvery water. Mettur dam's water level at 58.15 ft, inflow 8,400 cusecs, discharge 250 cusecs. 200-250 DPCs in Cauvery delta, 5-15 in non-delta procuring 2,500-3,000 tonnes/day. NCCF assigned only non-delta districts, no procurement as no paddy arrivals.

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BWSSB to prepare DPR on utilising additional Cauvery water

BWSSB to prepare DPR to utilise 6 tmcft of Cauvery water allocated to Bengaluru. The Karnataka govt. issued an order to use 24 tmcft of water, up from 18 tmcft. BWSSB Chairman said present infrastructure only sufficient for 18 tmcft. DPR to be prepared to assess ground, calculate quantum of…

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Mekedatu issue will be discussed at next meeting of CWMA: D.K. Shivakumar

Noting the Congress government’s proposal for implementation of the Mekedatu reservoir across the river Cauvery in Kanakapura constituency, Deputy Chief Minister and Water Resources Minister D.K. Shivakumar said the State officials have flagged the Mekedatu project before the 89th meeting of the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) and the issue would…

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BWSSB ordered to utilise 24 TMC of Cauvery water for Bengaluru, surrounding areas

The Karnataka government has issued an order to utilise 24 TMC of Cauvery water annually for catering the drinking water needs of Bengaluru City and surrounding areas of the Cauvery Basin.

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A contrast in Cauvery water realisation

Cauvery dispute: SW monsoon saw TN realise 10% of what it got in '22; NE monsoon saw 12.85 tmc ft vs. 121 tmc ft in Oct '22. Cumulative realisation till Oct end was 58 tmc ft vs. 143.4 tmc ft in normal year. CWMA modified water release schedule from mid-Aug.…

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Vaiko asks Centre to ensure release of Cauvery water to T.N.

Vaiko urges Union govt to ensure Karnataka releases Cauvery water to TN as per CWMA's directions; TMC president G.K. Vasan appeals to CWMA to intervene on humanitarian basis to protect TN farmers.

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Karnataka and T.N. should use CWMA to arrive at a distress-sharing formula, says Karnataka’s former Chief Secretary

Former Karnataka Chief Sec. suggests using CWMA framework to share Cauvery distress. A. Ravindra believes data from CWMA can assess actual damage, crop loss & water levels, basis for arriving at formula. He suggests TN & Karnataka CMs meet to resolve issue.

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Resume procurement of paddy in delta: PMK

Anbumani urges TN govt to restart direct procurement of paddy from Cauvery delta farmers. Crop on 2 lakh acres at risk of going to waste due to lack of water & govt not willing to procure. Farmers hope to complete harvest before monsoon, but expectations not met.

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Survey for proposed Kadamanthodu dam in progress in Wayanad

Kadamanthodu River dam project in Wayanad faces opposition from locals and environmental orgs. Despite Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal awarding 30 tmcft of water to the State 16 yrs ago, no projects have been executed. LiDAR survey launched to mark buildings, roads, powerlines in project site. Dam Virudha Karma Samiti and…

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Suresh Kumar urges DKS to prepare a blueprint for Bengaluru’s water supply till next monsoon

Expressing concern that the Cauvery Water Regulatory Committee’s (CWRC) order to release water at the rate of 2,600 cusecs a day to Tamil Nadu at a time when storage in Cauvery basin reservoirs is poor due to drought situation may affect drinking water supply to Bengaluru, former minister and BJP…

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We have no water to release for Tamil Nadu: Karnataka Deputy CM Shivakumar

Close on the heels of the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee (CWRC) recommending that Karnataka release 2,600 cusecs of Cauvery waters a day for 15 days from November 1, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, who holds Water Resources portfolio, on Monday asserted that the State did not have any water to…

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Cauvery woes: Not just deficit, erratic distribution of rainfall a major concern in Kodagu

Farmers blame lack of consistency in rain pattern, which was regular for centuries, but is not being seen now due to the impact of climate change. The situation has been particularly bad this year.

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Ecosystem in Cauvery’s birthplace cries for attention amidst 42% deficit in Southwest monsoon rainfall

The dwindling storage in Karnataka’s Cauvery basin reservoirs due to drought prevailing in the State has caused concerns in the downstream areas, besides typically escalating the legal tussle over inter-State sharing of the river water. But the plight of the sensitive ecosystem of Kodagu, which is the main catchment area as…

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Farmers threaten road blockade on Vijayadashami in Mysuru

Federation of Karnataka Farmers' Assoc. threatens road blockades on Vijayadashami Day to protest govt. policies on power supply, Cauvery water release & FRP. Farmers urged to join struggle & observe black day on Oct. 24 to draw attention to their plight.

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Cauvery delta farmers keep their fingers crossed over samba crop

Delta farmers face uncertain future: No water release from Mettur dam, coverage of samba/thaladi crops lower than last year. Even with normal monsoon, harvest looks remote. Farmers struggle to access crop loans, need financial package from govt. to cover losses.

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Bengaluru will not be able to meet freshwater demand with existing resources, says report

Bengaluru's water demand is 2,632 MLD, with 50% sourced from groundwater & rest from Cauvery. Report highlights need to maintain lakes & green spaces to recharge shallow aquifers, scale up rainwater harvesting & better utilise wastewater. #Bengaluru #WaterBalance #WELLLabs

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140 persons arrested for bid to picket TPS-II in Neyveli

A total of 140 farmers attached to the Joint Movement of Tamil Nadu Farmers’ Association were arrested on Monday when they attempted to picket the Thermal Power Station (TPS) - II of NLC India Ltd (NLCIL) in Neyveli condemning the Karnataka Government for not releasing the State’s due share of…

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At CWMA meeting, T.N. presses for 16,000 cusecs of Cauvery water

Tamil Nadu govt. demanded 16,000 cusecs of Cauvery water from Karnataka; CWMA directed Karnataka to release 3,000 cusecs for 15 days from Oct. 16. Meeting chaired by S.K. Haldar; TN govt. represented by Sandeep Saxena, R. Subramaniam & senior officials.

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Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

DVAC books case against TN Teachers Recruitment Board Sec. for disproportionate assets; Forest Dept. begins operation to capture elephant that returned to human habitations; TN Govt. to fight for release of 14,000 cusecs of Cauvery water from Karnataka; Cauvery Water Regulation Committee orders Karnataka to release 3,000 cusecs water to…

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Karnataka government to appeal again against CWRC direction to release 3,000 cusecs water to Tamil Nadu till October 31

Cauvery Water Regulation Committee (CWRC) once again recommending release of 3,000 cusecs of Cauvery river water by Karnataka to neighbouring Tamil Nadu up to October 31.

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Cauvery Committee retains water release recommendation of 3,000 cusecs to T.N.

Cauvery Water Regulation Committee directs Karnataka to release Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu at 3,000 cusecs daily from October 15 to 31, retaining the flow rate mandated from October 1 to 15.

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Farmers dismayed by CWRC’s decision on Cauvery

Karnataka farmers express dismay over CWRC's directive to release 3000 cusecs of water daily to TN for 15 days. Kurubur Shanthakumar of Karnataka Sugarcane Cultivators Association says this is a major setback & raises suspicion about CWRC & CWMA's intent. People of Bengaluru facing drinking water scarcity, farmers in Cauvery…

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Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

TN hikes life tax on vehicles; Mayiladuthurai declared agri zone; Cauvery Delta bandh; ED to file objections to Senthilbalaji's bail plea; Flood alert in 5 districts.

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