What is the Mekedatu dam project dispute? | Explained (opens original article in a new tab)

Karnataka seeks to build the Mekedatu dam to address Bengaluru's water shortages, but Tamil Nadu opposes it, leading to a legal and political dispute over Cauvery river water sharing.

• Karnataka plans to build a ₹9,000-crore balancing reservoir at Mekedatu for 67.16 TMC of water.
• Tamil Nadu opposes the project, fearing excessive water storage by Karnataka, while Karnataka claims it will help meet Bengaluru's water needs.
• The Supreme Court deemed Tamil Nadu's challenge 'premature,' allowing the Cauvery Water Management Authority to review the project.