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Cauvery dispute returns to the Supreme Court on August 13
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The Supreme Court hearing will force Tamil Nadu and Karnataka to defend their water positions under worsening rainfall stress.

Water-sharing disputes can quickly spill into state politics, agriculture and urban supply. A court hearing gives the issue a fresh deadline and could sharpen pressure on both governments.

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Water-sharing disputes can quickly spill into state politics, agriculture and urban supply. A court hearing gives the issue a fresh deadline and could sharpen pressure on both governments.

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The Supreme Court will hear Tamil Nadu’s plea on August 13 over Cauvery water sharing. Tamil Nadu filed the case on August 3 and wants Karnataka to release water immediately, saying it is not getting its due share. The bench noted that rainfall has been poor this year, which has hurt water availability. The dispute remains one of the most politically sensitive water fights in southern India.

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Cauvery dispute returns to the Supreme Court on August 13

Tamil Nadu wants Karnataka to release water immediately, while the bench notes poor rainfall has worsened availability.

Economic Times·49m ago
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