Tamil Nadu's Water Resources Minister stated that a new tribunal on the Mekedatu dam project will protect the state's water interests. He also addressed claims regarding the Cauvery Water Management Authority's stance on Karnataka's project report.

Protesting Tamil Nadu farmers were stopped at the Krishnagiri border while attempting to demonstrate against Karnataka's proposed Mekedatu dam. The dam project continues to be a major point of contention between the two states over Cauvery river water sharing.