Rains in Maharashtra lend hope for Telangana projects on Godavari

Heavy rains in Maharashtra have triggered strong inflows into the Godavari River, benefiting dams and irrigation projects across Maharashtra and Telangana. With major tributaries swelling, Telangana expects robust inflows this kharif season. Medigadda barrage recorded 84,500 cusecs of floodwater.

Hyderabad: Torrential rains across Maharashtra have triggered inflows into the upper reaches of the Godavari River, from Nashik to Nanded, raising hopes for irrigation projects in both Maharashtra and Telangana. The rains received over the past week have swelled tributaries like Wardha, Pranahita, and Indravati, promising relief for water-scarce areas downstream.

Following widespread rainfall in Nashik, the Gangapur and Jaikwadi dams are receiving heavy inflows, with Jaikwadi recording 43,822 cusecs. The project is holding around 70 TMC against its gross storage capacity of 102.73 TMC. Upstream reservoirs are filling rapidly.

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The Wardha River has started contributing to the Godavari’s surge, while the Pranahita and Indravati rivers are witnessing large inflows.

A flood flow of 84,500 cusecs was recorded at the Medigadda barrage in Telangana, where 85 gates have been opened to manage floodwaters. Telangana’s irrigation projects, including Sriramsagar and Yellampalli, are expected to see a steady rise in inflows. Weather forecasts predict up to eight lakh cusecs in the Godavari basin soon, which could be a boon for Telangana’s kharif season.