The Mahanadi water dispute case has progressed toward an out-of-court settlement, but experts are raising concerns over data discrepancies in the technical committee's report. While official records show 24.33 million acre-feet of water reaching Hirakud, the report claims 32.83 million acre-feet, leading to allegations that Chhattisgarh is withholding 8.5 million acre-feet. Experts fear that inaccurate reporting of water availability in the lower catchment will adversely affect Odisha's rightful share. The next tribunal hearing is scheduled for May 30. https://sambad.in/state/mahanadi-water-dispute-issue-11874171 #creator program