Tamil Nadu Karnataka Water Dispute Tribunal Call

17 UPDATES · 53 DAYS · 9 JUL 2026 — 30 AUG 2026

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Latest · 30 Aug 2026

Tamil Nadu filed a petition with the Supreme Court, demanding Karnataka release 17.604 tmcft of Cauvery water as per the pro-rata formula.

What this timeline covers

This event covers the demand by the EPS (Edappadi K. Palaniswami) and the Tamil Nadu Congress Committee for Karnataka to release Cauvery water as per their rightful share, including reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments related to this specific demand. It excludes other actions or statements made by the Chief Minister, EPS, TNCC, or Karnataka Water Resources Minister unless they are direct responses or developments stemming from this particular demand for Cauvery water release.

The full story, from the beginning

9Jul

STORY BEGINS — The Hindu

Is CM ready to warn Congress over Cauvery issue? asks EPS

16Jul

The Hindu

The DMK urged the BJP-led government to establish a tribunal to resolve the Mekedatu reservoir dispute and demanded Karnataka release Tamil Nadu's share of Cauvery water.

24Jul

The Hindu

Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister proposes a meeting with Karnataka's counterpart to discuss Cauvery water release, aiming to address a water shortage.

30Jul

NDTV

The Cauvery Water Management Authority upheld a recommendation to direct Karnataka to release 3,500 cusecs of water per day to Tamil Nadu for 15 days.

1Aug

The Hindu

The DMK petitioned the Supreme Court to compel Karnataka to release the specified Cauvery water quantities.

The Hindu

Premallatha Vijayakant led protests in Hogenakkal, urging Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay to visit Karnataka and endorse the Cauvery Water Management Authority's directive.

2Aug

The Hindu

Karnataka's Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar called for withdrawal of proposed Aug. 13 bandh against Cauvery water release to Tamil Nadu, pledging discussions with stakeholders before legal action.

NDTV

Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister, C Joseph Vijay, faces his first major test in managing the Cauvery water dispute with the Opposition's demand for an all-party meeting.

The Hindu

Nagenthran accuses the Congress of cheating Tamil Nadu farmers and mishandling the Cauvery water dispute.

3Aug

The Hindu

DMK MPs staged a protest outside Parliament, demanding the release of Tamil Nadu's allocated Cauvery water.

8Aug

The Hindu

The CPI leader urged Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister to convene an all-party meeting to address the Cauvery water issue and prevent Karnataka's actions from harming Tamil Nadu's farmers.

13Aug

The Hindu

Karnataka provided Tamil Nadu with 3,500 cusecs of Cauvery water due to favorable rainfall, but Tamil Nadu disputed the voluntary nature of the release.

17Aug

The Hindu

On August 17, 2026, the Supreme Court ordered to monitor Cauvery water-sharing progress, directing Tamil Nadu to accept Karnataka's water release of over 12,000 cusecs, scheduling a fresh status report on August 24.

NDTV

The Supreme Court ordered Karnataka to comply with the Cauvery Water Management Authority's directives for water release to Tamil Nadu, scheduling a hearing on August 24.

21Aug

The Hindu

Despite low reservoir levels and official warnings, Karnataka farmers are optimistic about the potential for successful paddy cultivation due to recent rains.

24Aug

The Hindu

The Supreme Court advised the Tamil Nadu government to resolve its Cauvery water dispute with Karnataka through the Cauvery Water Management Authority.

30Aug

LATEST UPDATE — The Hindu

Tamil Nadu filed a petition with the Supreme Court, demanding Karnataka release 17.604 tmcft of Cauvery water as per the pro-rata formula.

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