Cauvery water dispute: In SC, Tamil Nadu claims 20 TMC deficit as Karnataka says many districts face drought
During a Supreme Court hearing on the Cauvery water dispute, Tamil Nadu asserted a shortfall of 20 billion cubic metres, while Karnataka highlighted drought conditions across several districts. Both states acknowledged the issue’s sensitivity. The bench, led by Justice Vikram Nath, granted Karnataka one week to submit its reply and set the subsequent hearing for 12 October.