Tamil NaduThursday, 30 July 2026·The Hindu - Tamil Nadu
CWRC orders Karnataka to release 3,500 cusecs of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu for 15 days
The Cauvery Water Regulation Committee ordered Karnataka to release 3,500 cusecs to Tamil Nadu for 15 days from July 29, 2026.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On July 28, 2026, the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee (CWRC) in Delhi directed Karnataka to release 3,500 cubic feet per second (cusecs) of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu for 15 days starting July 29, 2026.
Key specifics
- The order was issued by the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee (CWRC).
- The meeting was held in Delhi on July 28, 2026.
- Karnataka was directed to release 3,500 cusecs to Tamil Nadu.
- The release period is 15 days from July 29, 2026.
- If 3,500 cusecs flows throughout the day, Tamil Nadu may receive about 4.5 tmc ft.
Exam lens
TNPSC current affairs question type: river-water dispute, committee and quantity. Key facts: CWRC, Delhi meeting, July 28-29, 2026, 3,500 cusecs, about 4.5 tmc ft.