The Times of India

'Will attack airport': Pro-Kannada groups call Karnataka bandh on August 13 over Cauvery water row

Pro-Kannada groups have called for a statewide bandh on August 13 to protest water release. They oppose the Cauvery Water Management Authority's direction to send water to Tamil Nadu. Karnataka argues it faces a severe water shortage and drought conditions. The authority upheld a recommendation to release 3,500 cusecs daily for fifteen days. This decision has prompted an all-party meeting to discuss opposition to the order.