CWMA asks basin States to use reservoir water judiciously, defers decision on Cauvery releases (opens original article in a new tab)

CWMA asked basin states to use reservoir water carefully and postponed decisions on Cauvery water releases, citing low levels and reduced inflows. The authority will reassess after monitoring the monsoon, with Tamil Nadu and Karnataka disputing water availability.

• CWMA directed basin states to use reservoir water judiciously due to low levels and reduced inflows.
• CWMA deferred decision on Cauvery water releases and will reassess after monitoring the southwest monsoon.
• Tamil Nadu demanded 9 tmcft water release from Karnataka and sought accounting for Bengaluru's drinking water needs.
• Karnataka cited delayed monsoon and El Niño effects as reasons for low reservoir storage and reduced releases.