“In light of the Supreme Court order, Karnataka will release water to Tamil Nadu despite severe hardship for water in the state,” Siddaramaiah said. “The Karnataka government was ready to release 10,000 cusecs of water to Tamil Nadu for six days. Karnataka has so far released only 33 TMC feet of water to Tamil Nadu between June and August, against a target of 94 TMC feet of water for the period. WATCH VIDEO: Cauvery Water Dispute: Why Karnataka & Tamil Nadu Have Failed To Find SolutionsWATCH VIDEO: Cauvery Water Dispute: Why Karnataka & Tamil Nadu Have Failed To Find SolutionsThe Karnataka government has claimed that poor monsoon rainfall in the catchment of the Cauvery had left the state with only 51 TMC feet of water in its reservoirs, just about enough to service the drinking water requirements of the Cauvery basin. Cauvery Agitation Committee leader Madegowda warned of serious consequences if the government releases water to Tamil Nadu.

Source: Indian Express September 06, 2016 23:15 UTC