Archive · 27 Oct 2025
Karnataka Shares Excess Water with TN, Water Dispute Unlikely
Karnataka sent more water than needed to Tamil Nadu.
Usually, they argue about water, but not this year.
The government says no water fight is likely because of heavy rain.
They sent extra water.
Reservoirs and tanks are full, so Bengaluru will have plenty of water to drink.
The city needs 31 TMC of water annually for drinking.
The Deputy Chief Minister says no water shortage is expected.
Karnataka shared excess water with Tamil Nadu.
The Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar says a water dispute is unlikely.
Karnataka shared 273.426 TMC of water, exceeding the annual quota of 177.25 TMC.
Bengaluru's drinking water supply is secured.
The article was published on October 27, 2025
- Who
- Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar
- What
- Karnataka has shared excess water with Tamil Nadu.
- When
- June, July, August, September, and October
- Where
- Cauvery basin, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu
- Why
- Due to abundant rainfall.
- Total Water Shared
- 273.426 TMC
- Annual Quota
- 177.25 TMC
- Excess Water Shared
- 135.412 TMC
- Bengaluru Drinking Water Need
- 31 TMC annually
- Reservoir Water Storage (Oct)
- 115 TMC
- Article Publication Date
- October 27, 2025