Bengaluru shuts down to protest against river Cauvery water release
Actor Sudeep has given his support to the cause
As of now, Karnataka is releasing 5000 cusecs to TN
Actor Kichcha Sudeep has extended his unconditional support to Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah over the river Cauvery issue. In a post on X, he has urged the authorities from both states of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka to address the drinking water problems of Karnataka as it is Karnataka farmers who are facing massive issues.
— Kichcha Sudeepa (@KicchaSudeep) September 26, 2023
As of now, the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) has asked Karnataka state to release 5000 cusecs of water to Tamil Nadu. The same had been challenged by Karnataka and Tamil Nadu in the Supreme Court, but the court refused to intervene and ordered the state to follow CWMA’s order.
Presently, a Bengaluru Bandh is being organised by several pro-Kannada organisations over the release. Though schools have shut down, bus, cab and emergency services have not been affected. No untoward incident has been reported.
Now, let’s take a look at water levels in the KRS Dam and the Kabini Dam.
KRS Dam
Today’s inflow: 7,134 cusecs
Today’s outflow: 6,201 cusecs
Water released to Tamil Nadu: 3,837 cusecs
Kabini Dam
Today’s inflow: 2,384 cusecs
Today’s outflow: 4,890 cusecs
Water released to Tamil Nadu: 2500 cusecs
Bengaluru shuts down to protest against river Cauvery water release
Actor Sudeep has given his support to the cause
As of now, Karnataka is releasing 5000 cusecs to TN
Actor Kichcha Sudeep has extended his unconditional support to Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah over the river Cauvery issue. In a post on X, he has urged the authorities from both states of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka to address the drinking water problems of Karnataka as it is Karnataka farmers who are facing massive issues.
— Kichcha Sudeepa (@KicchaSudeep) September 26, 2023
As of now, the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) has asked Karnataka state to release 5000 cusecs of water to Tamil Nadu. The same had been challenged by Karnataka and Tamil Nadu in the Supreme Court, but the court refused to intervene and ordered the state to follow CWMA’s order.
Presently, a Bengaluru Bandh is being organised by several pro-Kannada organisations over the release. Though schools have shut down, bus, cab and emergency services have not been affected. No untoward incident has been reported.
Now, let’s take a look at water levels in the KRS Dam and the Kabini Dam.
KRS Dam
Today’s inflow: 7,134 cusecs
Today’s outflow: 6,201 cusecs
Water released to Tamil Nadu: 3,837 cusecs
Kabini Dam
Today’s inflow: 2,384 cusecs
Today’s outflow: 4,890 cusecs
Water released to Tamil Nadu: 2500 cusecs
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