Worst drought in 3-4 decades, won’t release water to TN: D K Shivakumar

Karnataka DCM D K Shivakumar

Amid the acute water shortage in Bengaluru, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar said on Monday the State had not witnessed such a severe drought in the past three-four decades, and the next two months are "very much important" but the situation is not as grave as being projected by the opposition BJP.

Following the woes, the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) has said it will take legal action against those drilling unauthorised borewells within the city limits.

Shivakumar also asserted there is no question of releasing Cauvery river water to Tamil Nadu at any cost now.

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