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The Nagarjuna Sagar Project witnessed a sharp rise in inflows on Sunday, prompting authorities to lift all 26 gates and release 2.58 lakh cusecs of floodwater downstream. The reservoir’s water level reached 587 feet, just three feet below its full capacity.

Heavy flood inflows are surging through the Krishna basin, with Srisailam, Jurala, and Nagarjuna Sagar reservoirs filling rapidly. Hydropower generation is underway, and outflows are rising. Upstream and downstream projects are witnessing significant inflows, with more rain expected this week.

BRS MLA G Jagadish Reddy launched a sharp attack on the Congress government for surrendering Telangana's rightful share in river waters to Andhra Pradesh

Nearly 50 metres of concrete wall of the canal was washed away but irrigation officials have not carried out any repairs, as a result of which farmers were unable to feed the crops properly.

Based on the team’s recommendations, the Telangana government will take up rehabilitation programme

CWC senior engineers highlight several dam surveillance issues at NSP, including demolition of security posts during a face-off between security forces from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana in 2023

A critical concern for the project authorities is the formation of potholes on the project spillway. These potholes, varying in depth from 1 to 6 meters, may threaten the structural integrity of the dam. If not promptly and properly repaired, they could worsen over time, potentially compromising the dam's capacity to manage water flow efficiently.

Speaking at the Rythu Pandaga program, he explained that land acquisition is essential for establishing industries and creating job opportunities for the youth. He further justified his government's actions by pointing out that land had been acquired in the past for setting up industries and constructing projects. Speaking at the Rythu Pandaga program, he explained that land acquisition is essential for establishing industries and creating job opportunities for the youth. He further justified his government's actions by pointing ou

Efforts made for restoration of the CCTV camera network on the 13 gates of the AP stretch of the Nagarjuna Sagar Dam thwarted

The majority of paddy deliveries are reaching the rice mills, especially the parboiled mills, as farmers bypass the paddy purchase centers of the Civil Supplies Corporation due to issues with moisture content and weighing

The inflows stand at 76000 cusecs and the discharges were being maintained proportionately.

Farmers are alleging that the negligent attitude of irrigation officials and lack of monitoring of works by Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao, Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy, who represents Palair constituency and deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka caused delay in completing repairs.

For the last 50 days, Krisna river has been witnessing extensive floods, quickly filling NSP to its maximum capacity (312 TMC) within a week after the Srisailam Dam reached its FRL with a gross capacity of 215 TMC

The State responded positively and discharges from the Nagarjuna Sagar Project were reduced from 5.73 lakh cusecs to 5.16 lakh cusecs by 8 pm on Sunday.

With floods in the Krishna river receding, the Irrigation Department officials on Monday closed all the crest gates of the Nagarjuna Sagar Project.

Official says nearly 35,000 cusecs of floodwaters flowed and a total of 48,000 cusecs will be discharged downstream

The project was intended to draw water from the dead storage levels of the Nagarjuna Sagar Project even when its water levels are critically low

Farmers from three zones have been mounting pressure on elected representatives and officials for early release of water to their respective distributaries.

The decision to lift the project gates was prompted by a substantial inflow of 4.22 lakh cusecs adding to the project storage by 33 to 35 TMC a day, largely due to heavy outflows from the Srisailam reservoir

According to irrigation officials, more of its gates will be opened by evening, increasing the volume of discharges