Pumping of Cauvery water at Melapura and Belagola for supply to Mysuru city is yet to resume as power supply to the stations had not been restored following protests from farmers over the decision to release water to Tamil Nadu. The protestors on Tuesday laid siege to the stations and cut power supply to disrupt water supply. Since then, water could not be pumped for distribution to the city. A delegation of councillors and officials from Mysore City Corporation led by Mysuru Mayor B.L. Bhyrappa visited both Melapura and Belagola stations and appealed to the protestors to facilitate pumping and drinking water supply to the city.

Source: The Hindu September 07, 2016 08:37 UTC