Water Wars Erupt Again: The Cauvery Dispute's Enduring Grip on India The Supreme Court's decision to hear Tamil Nadu's plea against Karnataka on August 17 serves as a stark reminder of one of India's most intractable water disputes.
For decades, the Cauvery river has been a source of tension between two states, each accusing the other of withholding its rightful share of water.
The issue at hand is the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee's (CWRC) allocation of 3,500 cusecs to Tamil Nadu for 15 days from July 29.