Supreme Court asks Karnataka to respond to Tamil Nadu's Cauvery water shortage plea

The Supreme Court has asked Karnataka to respond to Tamil Nadu's plea alleging a shortfall in Cauvery river water allocation. Tamil Nadu informed the court that it has already lost an early Kharif crop due to insufficient water supply. Karnataka, meanwhile, cited its own severe drought situation in response to the allegations. The matter remains under judicial review as both states grapple with water scarcity and agricultural impact.