Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin Vijay has called for bilateral talks with Karnataka’s Chief Minister regarding the Cauvery water shortfall and the Mekedatu dam issue, according to reports. Tamil Nadu’s position is that Karnataka is not releasing Cauvery water on a pro-rata basis after adjusting for the rainfall deficit. The dispute centers on how much water should be shared when rainfall is below normal, and whether Karnataka’s releases match the agreed allocation method under those deficit conditions. The proposed engagement aims to address the contention directly between the two state governments rather than through separate channels. Reports also indicate that the Mekedatu dam remains part of the broader negotiation backdrop, with Tamil Nadu raising concerns about impacts on water availability. The outcome of the talks has not been reported in the provided sources, but the move reflects an ongoing effort to resolve the inter-state disagreement over water distribution through discussions between the chief ministers.