Bhubaneswar, May 2 -- The next hearing of the Mahanadi water dispute case by the tribunal is set for May 30. During the proceedings on Saturday, both Odisha and Chhattisgarh presented detailed data on the water flow in the Mahanadi River, covering both monsoon and non-monsoon seasons. This was done in response to the tribunal's earlier directive for both states to submit comprehensive information on water availability and usage patterns.

Odisha's Advocate General, Pitambar Acharya, emphasized the significance of this data, noting that it plays a vital role in understanding the flow and distribution of water between the two states. The data is crucial for assessing how the river's resources are managed and utilized during different times ...