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Tamil Nadu seeks 20 TMC Cauvery water shortfall as Karnataka cites drought before Supreme Court

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Tamil Nadu has urged the Supreme Court for an extra 20 TMC of Cauvery water, alleging a shortfall that threatens its agriculture and drinking supplies. Karnataka countered by citing drought in multiple districts, arguing it cannot release more. The court ordered Karnataka to respond by the next hearing as Tamil Nadu’s southern districts face ongoing shortages. The dispute centres on the 2018 water-sharing agreement, with both states’ supplies at risk.

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  1. Cauvery water dispute | Supreme Court asks Karnataka to respond to Tamil Nadu's plea alleging shortfall in supply - Deccan Herald

    Google News · 1d ago

  2. Cauvery row: TN claims 20 TMC water shortfall, Karnataka cites drought before SC - newindianexpress.com

    Google News · 20h ago

  3. Cauvery row: TN claims 20 TMC water shortfall, Karnataka cites drought before SC - The New Indian Express

    Google News · 20h ago

  4. Cauvery water dispute: In SC, Tamil Nadu claims 20 TMC deficit as Karnataka says many districts face drought

    The Hindu · 23h ago

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  1. 17h agoCauvery row: TN claims 20 TMC water shortfall, Karnataka cites drought before SC - The New Indian Express
  2. 17h agoCauvery row: TN claims 20 TMC water shortfall, Karnataka cites drought before SC - newindianexpress.com
  3. 22h agoCauvery water dispute | Supreme Court asks Karnataka to respond to Tamil Nadu's plea alleging shortfall in supply - Deccan Herald
  4. 22h agoCauvery Water: SC Asks Karnataka to Respond to Tamil Nadu's Plea Alleging Shortfall - Deccan Chronicle
  5. 22h agoSupreme Court Seeks Karnataka Response On Tamil Nadu’s Plea Over Cauvery Water Release Shortfall - LawBeat
  6. 22h agoSupreme Court seeks Karnataka reply on Tamil Nadu's Cauvery water plea - India Today
  7. 22h agoSupreme Court Seeks Karnataka's Response To Tamil Nadu's Plea For Release Of The Cauvery Water Shortfall - LawChakra
  8. 22h agoCauvery water dispute: Tamil Nadu seeks 20 TMC water deficit, Karnataka cites drought before SC - The Indian EYE
  9. 22h agoCauvery water dispute: In SC, Tamil Nadu claims 20 TMC deficit as Karnataka says many districts face drought - The Hindu
  10. 22h agoCauvery water dispute: In SC, Tamil Nadu claims 20 TMC deficit as Karnataka says many districts face drought
  11. 1d agoCauvery water: SC asks Karnataka to respond to Tamil Nadu's plea alleging shortfall - The Economic Times
  12. 1d agoCauvery water: SC asks Karnataka to respond to Tamil Nadu's plea alleging shortfall - Udayavani
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  1. 1d agoCauvery water dispute: Tamil Nadu seeks 20 TMC water deficit, Karnataka cites drought before SC - ANI News
  2. 1d agoTamil Nadu seeks 20 TMC Cauvery water shortfall as Karnataka cites drought before Supreme Court - The News Mill

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