What does the Cauvery panel 'direct' Karnataka to do regarding the release of water
The Cauvery panel directs Karnataka to continue releasing water.
The Cauvery panel has directed Karnataka to continue releasing water as per the water-sharing formula. Here are the key points of the panel's direction:
- The panel supports the Supreme Court's order that Karnataka should release water to Tamil Nadu.
- Karnataka has been directed to release 177.25 thousand million cubic feet (TMC) of water to Tamil Nadu from Biligundlu dam.
- The panel has also directed the state to maintain a daily report of the water released and provide it to the Supervisory Committee and the Central Water Commission.
- Karnataka has been instructed to ensure that the released water is proportional and adequate to meet the needs of Tamil Nadu, especially during the planting season.
- The panel emphasizes that Karnataka should continuously release water while considering the interests and balance between the two states.
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