Tamil Nadu farmers protest over Cauvery water shortage

Farmers from Cauvery delta districts in Tamil Nadu, including Thanjavur and Nagapattinam, staged a protest on Monday demanding government compensation. They cited poor rainfall and Karnataka's alleged failure to release adequate water to the state as reasons for their distress.

The agitation highlights the longstanding dispute over Cauvery water sharing between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. Farmers depend heavily on the river for irrigation in the delta region, which is critical for agricultural output in these districts.