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A 30-year-old devotee from Maharashtra drowned in the Godavari at Gudirevu village in Mancherial district on Thursday while taking a dip during the annual Dandari-Gussadi festival. Police retrieved his body after launching a search operation in the river

Ten youths from Godavarikhani completed an eight-day, 400-km cycle rally from Medigadda Barrage to Kondapochamma Sagar to highlight farmers' distress and express support for BRS president K Chandrashekhar Rao's return as Chief Minister. During their journey, they collected grievances related to irrigation, power supply and agriculture, which they later conveyed to Rao at his Erravelli residence.

The BRS has demanded a comprehensive El Niño drought policy, State-funded input subsidies and a published relief budget. MLC Dasoju Sravan Kumar criticised the government’s drought declaration, citing declining sowing, reservoir levels, drinking-water shortages and irrigation concerns.

The BRS on Saturday alleged that the Congress government in Telangana had failed to operate the Kannepally pump house to lift available Godavari water, aggravating drinking water shortages in Hyderabad and affecting irrigation needs. During a visit to Medigadda, party leaders claimed water was continuing to flow downstream and accused the government of delaying repairs to key barrages and neglecting water management for political reasons.

Former minister T Harish Rao said the overflowing Komaticheruvu in Siddipet stands as evidence of the benefits brought by the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme (KLIS) despite drought conditions in the State.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Telangana government of worsening drought conditions by allowing more than 1,000 TMCft of Godavari and Krishna water to flow downstream. He alleged that irrigation pumps were not used despite warnings of El Niño

BRS leader T Harish Rao urged the Telangana government to operate available pumps and utilise Godavari floodwater to fill depleted reservoirs. He alleged poor water management by the Congress government and asked it not to blame El Nino.

Ganesh idol immersion for devotees in Mancherial and surrounding villages will be shifted to Gudem this year due to a lack of water in the Godavari near Indaram. Devotees have expressed displeasure over the additional travel distance ahead of September 25

A family of four reportedly jumped into the Godavari River from a bridge at Chinchinada in Andhra Pradesh. Search operations led to the recovery of three bodies, while local fishermen rescued a woman. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident

The Telangana government plans to acquire nearly 40,000 acres over three years for irrigation projects at an estimated cost of Rs 6,150 crore. Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy directed officials to speed up land acquisition and pending works.

BRS deputy leader T. Harish Rao accused Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy’s government of sidelining the Kaleshwaram project for political reasons, ignoring NDSA and CWPRS reports, and failing to manage water resources, leaving Telangana farmers in distress.

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.