Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], August 11 (ANI): The Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) has directed Karnataka to release 12,000 cusecs of water per day to Tamil Nadu at Biligundlu, starting 8 am on August 12 for the next 15 days. Karnataka said it needs to conserve water for drinking, essential uses and Kharif agriculture. Karnataka urged CWMA to either defer further release decisions or downsize the CWRC's 12,000 cusecs order to 10,000 cusecs. Tamil Nadu countered that Karnataka's claim of reserving water for Bengaluru's one-year drinking needs is "not justified" and should not be used to deny its legitimate share. ANI brings the latest news on Politics and Current Affairs in India & around the World, Sports, Health, Fitness, Entertainment, & News.