Karnataka govt. to appeal against Cauvery panel directive on water release to Tamil Nadu

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced plans to appeal against the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee's directive to release one tmcft of Cauvery river water daily to Tamil Nadu until the end of July. Despite the state's plea for deferment due to a 28% deficit in rainfall, the CWRC's decision prompted the decision for an appeal before the Cauvery Water Management Authority. Siddaramaiah emphasized unity across political parties in Karnataka on the water issue, scheduling an all-party meeting on July 14 to strategize the state's response.