DMK moves Supreme Court seeking direction for Karnataka to release Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu
The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has petitioned the Supreme Court to compel Karnataka to release Tamil Nadu's allotted share of Cauvery water. The application seeks to enforce the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee (CWRC) and Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) directives for a daily flow of 3,500 cusecs at Biligundlu. DMK also requested Karnataka to compensate for an accumulated backlog of 9.46 TMC, proposing a release of 7,000 cusecs daily for 15 days. The party highlighted the severe impact on 14.913 lakh acres of agricultural land and millions of farmers in Tamil Nadu's delta districts due to non-release of water.
Key Points
- DMK filed an application in the Supreme Court against Karnataka over the Cauvery water dispute.
- The plea seeks enforcement of CWRC and CWMA directives for water release to Tamil Nadu.
- DMK requested Karnataka to make good an accumulated backlog of 9.46 TMC.
- The non-release of water severely affects agricultural lands and farmers in Tamil Nadu's Cauvery delta.
- Karnataka's functionaries have publicly stated they will not release the water.
Exam Facts
- Cauvery Water Regulation Committee (CWRC) directed release of 3,500 cusecs per day.
- Accumulated backlog of 9.46 TMC (thousand million cubic feet) as on July 26, 2026.
- The inter-State contact point is Biligundlu.
- About 14.913 lakh acres in the Cauvery delta are dependent on Mettur reservoir.
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