2023 Kaveri water dispute protests
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The 2023 Kaveri River water sharing protests are a series of ongoing protests on the issue of water sharing problems from the River Kaveri between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka which are two states in India. The water dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu resurfaced in 2023, with both states demanding a greater share of the river's water. The dispute has been ongoing for decades, and has often led to protests and violence.
2023 Kaveri water sharing protests | |||
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Part of the Kaveri River water dispute | |||
Date | August 2023 (9 months ago) (2023-08) | ||
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Caused by | Karnataka's refusal to release more Cauvery water amid drought | ||
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Methods | Gherao (encirclement), dharna (sit-in), raasta roko (traffic obstruction), demonstration, strike, counterlegislation | ||
Status | Ongoing | ||
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Arrested | 50[2] | ||
Detained | >700[3][4] | ||
Economic loss | Estimates of up to ₹4,000 crore (US$500 million)[5] |
In August 2023, Tamil Nadu requested that Karnataka release 24,000 cusecs of Cauvery water per day. However, Karnataka refused, citing a deficit in rainfall and a drought-like situation in the state. The Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) then stepped in and directed Karnataka to release 5,000 cusecs of water per day for 15 days. Karnataka reluctantly complied, but has since refused to release any further water. Tamil Nadu has filed a contempt petition against Karnataka in the Supreme Court, alleging that the state is violating the court's orders. The Supreme Court has asked the CWMA to submit a report on the situation.