Karnataka bandh today: schools, banks, transport to remain open

Two states in India are having an argument about a big river called the Cauvery.

Farmers in both states want to use the river's water.

A special water group told Karnataka to send a large amount of water to its neighbour, Tamil Nadu, every day for 15 days.

Many people in Karnataka are upset because they want to keep the water for their own farmers.

So some groups have called for a 'bandh,' which means a day when many things close down in protest.

The bandh will happen on August 13 from 6 am to 6 pm.

Even though it is a protest day, schools, banks, hospitals, buses and pharmacies will still stay open.

Teachers may wear black ribbons to show they support the protest.

The leader of Karnataka said he wants to protect farmers but also follow the orders of the court.

The police have asked everyone to protest peacefully so daily life is not disrupted.