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Andhra Pradesh police have launched a massive hunt for shooting coach Sadikh Khan, accused of abetting the suicide of a government engineer’s family in Rajamahendravaram.

BRS leader T Harish Rao has criticised the Telangana government for its delayed response to Andhra Pradesh’s proposal to review seven irrigation projects ahead of the GRMB meeting on August 18. He accused the Congress of acting only after being questioned by the BRS and warned of protests.

BRS deputy floor leader T Harish Rao has urged the Centre to stop the Godavari River Management Board from revisiting statutory approvals already granted to Telangana irrigation projects, warning that such a move would undermine institutional authority and threaten water security in the State.

Harish Rao criticised the Congress government for neglecting Mission Bhagiratha, urging immediate repairs and dedicated funds to safeguard the decade-old drinking water scheme that transformed access across Telangana.

BRS leader Nadipelli Vijith Kumar demanded immediate release of water from Kadem Narayana Reddy Project and Gudem Lift Irrigation Project to Mancherial farmers, warning of protests within 48 hours if water is not supplied.

Former Minister T Harish Rao urged the Telangana government to boycott the upcoming GRMB meeting, accusing Congress of failing to protect Telangana’s water rights and alleging a secret pact with Andhra Pradesh over the Banakacharla project.

The Godavari river's flood level receded at Bhadrachalam, prompting authorities to withdraw the second warning level. However, heavy discharge continues at the Dowleswaram Barrage, with APSDMA urging people to avoid river activities and cooperate with relief operations

Godavari river at Bhadrachalam crossed the second flood warning level at 48 feet, prompting officials to remain on high alert. District authorities, supported by NDRF and SDRF teams, are monitoring low-lying areas and preparing relief centres.

Heavy rains across Telangana and upstream catchments have sharply increased inflows into major reservoirs on the Godavari and Krishna rivers. Heavy inflows pushed the Godavari to 48 ft at Bhadrachalam by Friday evening, forcing authorities to issue a second warning and release 11.44 lakh cusecs downstream. Floods cut off NH‑163 and several roads in Mulugu, isolating villages.

Former Minister G Jagadish Reddy accused the Telangana government of failing to utilise Godavari floodwater for irrigation and alleged it was discouraging cultivation. He demanded operation of the Kannepalli pumps and warned of protests if farmers continued to face water and power shortages.

The second Godavari bridge connecting Bhadrachalam and Sarapaka remains closed as repair works on the collapsed approach road continue. Motorists are using the old bridge, while locals have urged NHAI to expedite repairs and reopen the vital interstate connectivity route.

Andhra Pradesh Irrigation Minister N Ramanaidu said the super El Nino has reduced Godavari River flows to historic lows, affecting irrigation. The government is sourcing water from Sileru and taking measures to ensure irrigation for most of the Godavari Delta during Kharif

Five tribal individuals, including three women from Gommu Kothagudem village, drowned while fishing in the Godavari River near Yetapaka along the Telangana-Andhra Pradesh border on Saturday. Police have recovered all five bodies and launched a formal investigation

A school teacher and his two young children drowned after he allegedly drove his car off a bridge into the Godavari river in Maharashtra's Nanded. Police suspect suicide, pointing to a WhatsApp status where he alleged harassment by seniors

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu reiterated his vision to interlink rivers across the state, highlighting the success of the Pattiseema Lift Irrigation Project in stabilising the Krishna Delta.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Telangana government of wasting Godavari waters by not operating the Kannepalli pumps. He warned of a looming irrigation and drinking water crisis, questioned the government's approach to Kaleshwaram and sought immediate pumping operations.

BRS leader T Harish Rao accused the Telangana government of failing to lift Godavari River water despite adequate flows. He urged immediate operation of the Kannepalli pump house and warned of irrigation, drinking water and power shortages if prompt action is not taken

Former minister Puvvada Ajay Kumar accused CM A Revanth Reddy of resorting to personal insults and body-shaming, citing derogatory remarks about his lost eye. He defended his record as minister, criticised the Congress government’s handling of Godavari waters, and highlighted the BRS regime’s investment in the Sitarama project.

BRS Legislature Party deputy leader T Harish Rao on Friday accused Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of endangering Telangana’s water security by refusing to operate the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme despite adequate Godavari inflows.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao criticised the Congress government for allowing Godavari floodwaters to flow downstream despite water scarcity in Telangana. He urged the government to utilise the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme to protect crops and support farmers facing deficient rainfall.