KRMB seeks TS consent for water release to AP

During the discussion in the meeting, the AP Engineer-in-Chief asked for six to seven TMC of water from Nagarjuna Sagar project for May 2021 to meet the drinking water needs in AP

Hyderabad: The Krishna River Management Board (KRMB) has sought the consent of Telangana for issuing an order for release of water from Nagarjuna Sagar to meet the drinking water needs in Andhra Pradesh.

In a letter addressed to Telangana Engineer-in-Chief (General) Irrigation and CAD department, the Board member secretary DM Raipure said the three-member committee meeting was held on April 9 on webex platform.

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In the earlier meeting held on February 5, it was agreed to restrict release of water up to +834 ft in Srisailam reservoir. However, it was observed that both Telangana and Andhra Pradesh had drawn water from Srisailam reservoir even below the water level of +834 ft.

As such, it was decided in the meeting conducted on April 9 not to draw water below the water level of +808.80 ft as on April 9 and use water judiciously. It was observed that the AP has exhausted its share in common reservoirs as on April 9.

However, during the discussion in the meeting, the AP Engineer-in-Chief asked for six to seven TMC of water from Nagarjuna Sagar project for May 2021 to meet the drinking water needs in AP. However, the discussions were inconclusive due to poor signal strength.

As such, if the Telangana government agrees for the same, requisite water release order would be issued by the Board, Raipure said, requesting for an early consent in this regard.

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