Karnataka bandh August 13, 2026: Karnataka is set for a day of protests, possible transport disruptions and unsettled weather on Thursday, August 13, with a statewide bandh called by pro-Kannada organisations over the long-running Cauvery water dispute.
The proposed shutdown comes alongside demands for action on major water and irrigation projects, including Mekedatu, Mahadayi and Kalasa-Banduri. The combination of protests and monsoon weather could affect commuters and travellers across several parts of the state.
