CWMA directs Karnataka to release 2.5 tmc water to Tamil Nadu
New Delhi: The Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) has issued a directive to the Karnataka state government, instructing them to release 2.5 Thousand Million Cubic (TMC) feet of water to Tamil Nadu during the month of May.
This decision comes following demands from Tamil Nadu, presented during the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee (CWRC) meeting held in February, where it requested a monthly allocation of 2.5 TMC feet from February to May.
In the recent CWRC gathering, a similar recommendation was proposed. The directive was made considering the current rainfall situation, particularly noting increased inflow to the KRS dam in Kodagu due to favorable weather conditions.
While Karnataka's reservoirs currently hold a significant water supply with major dams accounting for 19.17 TMC feet, Tamil Nadu advocated for an immediate release of six TMC feet. However, Karnataka opposed this, citing severe shortages in drinking water across the state and emphasizing the necessity of waiting for normal monsoon conditions before considering further releases.
Nevertheless, in light of the CWMA's decision, Karnataka has been instructed to fulfill Tamil Nadu's share of 2.5 TMC feet for the month of May.
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KKR defeat LSG via Super Over
Lucknow (PTI): Kolkata Knight Riders edged Lucknow Super Giants via Super Overs in a battle between two bottom-placed teams in the IPL, here on Sunday.
Chasing a modest 156, LSG suffered a batting collapse and managed to tie the contest and take it to Super Over with No. 9 Mohammed Shami striking a last-ball six against a wayward Kartik Tyagi, who leaked 16 runs in the final over.
But Sunil Narine bowled a stunning Super Over conceding just one run and taking two wickets to give KKR an easy target.
Rinku Singh then finished the chase with a boundary off first ball from Prince Yadav.
Earlier the KKR were in deep trouble with 93/7 in 15 overs but Rinku smashed a sensational 83 not out from 51 balls including four sixes in a row in the final over to lift them to 155/7.
Cameron Green (34) was the only other batter to reach double-digit scores as KKR suffered a familiar batting meltdown with Mohsin taking his maiden fifer.
In reply, LSG continued their dismal show with the bat to succumb to their fifth loss in a row.
Brief Scores:
Kolkata Knight Riders 155/7; 20 overs (Rinku Singh 83 not out, Cameron Green 34; Mohsin Khan 5/23). Lucknow Super Giants 155/8; 20 overs (Rishabh Pant 42). KKR won via Super Over.
