Tamil NaduWednesday, 2 September 2026·Hindu Tamil Thisai
Cauvery water release to Tamil Nadu rises to 10,000 cusecs from Karnataka reservoirs
Karnataka released 10,000 cusecs of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu, while the Cauvery Management Authority had earlier ordered 9,000 cusecs for 15 days.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In September 2026, Karnataka released 10,000 cusecs of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu from the Kabini and Krishna Raja Sagar reservoirs, after the Cauvery Management Authority had ordered 9,000 cusecs for 15 days on August 25.
Key specifics
- The Cauvery Management Authority meeting on August 25 ordered Karnataka to release 9,000 cusecs to Tamil Nadu for 15 days.
- Kabini reservoir received 3,719 cusecs and released 6,085 cusecs of water.
- Krishna Raja Sagar reservoir stood at 109.84 feet against its full level of 124.80 feet.
- Krishna Raja Sagar received 4,995 cusecs and released 7,876 cusecs, including 3,000 cusecs for Mysuru district irrigation.
- A total of 10,000 cusecs was released to Tamil Nadu from the two reservoirs into the Cauvery.
Exam lens
Question type: Tamil Nadu geography and inter-state river water sharing; key facts: Cauvery Management Authority, August 25 order, Kabini, Krishna Raja Sagar, 10,000 cusecs, 109.84 feet. TNPSC may ask about reservoir names and water release figures.