Tamil Nadu’s claim of Cauvery backlog and the Supreme Court’s response | Explained
Tamil Nadu has asserted that a large backlog of water from the Cauvery River remains due to insufficient rainfall, prompting it to seek relief from the Supreme Court. The court noted that the deficient southwest monsoon this year has intensified the long‑standing water‑sharing conflict with Karnataka, and it is reviewing the states’ claims before issuing further orders.