Heavy catchment rain, Kabini dam surge ease Cauvery standoff
Heavy rains in Kerala and Kodagu have eased Karnataka's water release pressure. Inflows into the Kabini reservoir are nearing full capacity, aiding mandated water releases. Karnataka's chief minister urged pro-Kannada groups to withdraw their protests against Tamil Nadu's demands. Tamil Nadu's chief minister deferred his proposed visit to Bengaluru at Karnataka's request. Water discharge from Kabini now significantly exceeds the mandated daily release amount.
Heavy rains in Kerala and Kodagu have eased Karnataka's water release pressure. Inflows into the Kabini reservoir are nearing full capacity, aiding mandated water releases. Karnataka's chief minister urged pro-Kannada groups to withdraw their protests against Tamil Nadu's demands. Tamil Nadu's chief minister deferred his proposed visit to Bengaluru at Karnataka's request. Water discharge from Kabini now significantly exceeds the mandated daily release amount.
