NationalMonday, 10 August 2026·The Hindu - Tamil Nadu
Supreme Court lists Tamil Nadu’s Cauvery plea early; seeks 3,500 cusecs for 15 days
The Supreme Court agreed to hear Tamil Nadu’s Cauvery water plea early, where the State seeks 3,500 cusecs for 15 days from Karnataka reservoirs.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On August 10, 2026, the Supreme Court agreed to hear Tamil Nadu’s Cauvery water dispute plea on August 13, after the State sought release of 3,500 cusecs for 15 days from Kabini and Krishna Raja Sagara reservoirs.
Key specifics
- The Tamil Nadu application was listed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant for August 13, 2026.
- Tamil Nadu sought implementation of a CWMA decision dated July 30, 2026.
- The State asked for 3,500 cusecs for 15 days, equal to 4.536 TMC.
- Tamil Nadu also sought 26.954 TMC for the period from June 1 to August 12, 2026.
- The reservoirs named in the plea were Kabini and Krishna Raja Sagara (KRS).
Exam lens
Question type: polity and inter-state water dispute; key facts: Supreme Court, CJI Surya Kant, CWMA, July 30 decision, 3,500 cusecs, 4.536 TMC, Kabini, KRS. TNPSC may ask which body’s decision Tamil Nadu wanted Karnataka to implement in the Cauvery issue.