Explained: Karnataka-Tamil Nadu Dispute Over Mekedatu Dam On Kaveri River
by Swarajya Staff - Jul 12, 2021 07:45 AM
Kaveri River
Snapshot
Karnataka government has argued that even after the project, Tamil Nadu will get its designated share of water, and the proposed reservoir will regulate the flow to Tamil Nadu on a monthly basis, as per the orders of the Tribunal and the SC.
About a week ago, Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa said that the state would proceed with the long-pending Mekedatu dam project in the Kaveri basin. The project is expected to cater to fulfil the drinking water needs of the Bengaluru Metropolitan City and surrounding areas.
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