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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.

The Hindu · Nov 19, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Nov 16, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Nov 11, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Nov 4, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Nov 2, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Nov 1, 2023

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…

The Hindu · Nov 1, 2023

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…

The Hindu · Oct 31, 2023

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…

The Hindu · Oct 30, 2023

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. 

The Hindu · Oct 25, 2023