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Telangana farmers face uncertainty over paddy cultivation in the upcoming Yasangi season as fine-rice prices encourage sowing. Concerns over irrigation water and power persist, while officials promote pulses, oilseeds and vegetables to reduce water requirements amid forecast El Niño conditions

Restoration of the three Kaleshwaram barrages could cost Telangana around Rs 2,500 crore, with Medigadda alone accounting for over Rs 700 crore. The State is considering a separate funding mechanism while negotiating contractor dues and targeting completion by June 2027

Cracks in the earthen bund of the Ada irrigation project in Kumram Bheem Asifabad have raised structural concerns after heavy flood discharge in 2022. Experts have advised caution, while permanent repairs await further investigations, frustrating farmers dependent on irrigation water

Mettur Dam’s water discharge was increased to 12,000 cusecs to meet rising irrigation demand across Tamil Nadu’s Cauvery delta. The higher release is expected to support farmers preparing for samba paddy cultivation, while authorities monitor reservoir storage, inflows and requirements

Jurala project officials closed the gates after flood inflows declined following reduced rainfall in Maharashtra and Karnataka. With inflows at 80,000 cusecs, 39,608 cusecs are being released downstream. Officials ruled out irrigation releases, citing concerns over next season’s drinking water supply

Former Minister S Niranjan Reddy accused the Congress government of failing to protect Telangana’s irrigation interests, alleging illegal diversion of river waters. BRS leaders also criticised governance and raised concerns over a proposed law on hate speech.

Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy faces criticism for inconsistent statements on River Krishna water shares. His contradictory claims on allocations from 763 to 951 tmcft have drawn sharp responses from BRS leaders, experts, and the public over poor irrigation knowledge

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has urged the Centre to intervene against Karnataka’s proposal to raise the Almatti Dam height, citing adverse impacts on the state and ongoing Supreme Court proceedings during a meeting with the Union Jal Shakti Minister

Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said FPOs are essential for turning farmers into entrepreneurs and driving rural economic growth. Speaking at a farmers’ outreach programme in East Godavari, he highlighted value addition, irrigation support and sustainable farming practices as key priorities

BRS leader Ponnala Lakshmaiah criticised the Congress government’s new Pranahita–Chevella alignment, calling it a ₹9,000–₹12,000 crore waste. He and G. Deviprasad accused the government of failed promises and termed the industrial land transfer policy the “biggest land loot.”

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu pledged to supply water to every acre through the Handri–Neeva project, vowing irrigation, industry, and jobs in Rayalaseema. He promised to transform Kuppam into a growth hub with investments, connectivity, and an upcoming airport

Irrigation officials lifted six floodgates at Mid Manair Reservoir to release 19,715 cusecs of water against inflows of 25,300 cusecs, with storage reaching 17.82 tmc out of 27.55 tmc capacity

Heavy inflows from unprecedented rains caused erosion on the earth bund of Pocharam reservoir in Medak, forcing authorities to take urgent protective measures amid warnings of danger to downstream habitations

BRS MLA Prashanth Reddy criticised Telangana Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy for failing to activate the Kannepalli pump house despite sufficient water levels. He warned that continued delays could create an artificial drought and accused Congress of neglecting farmers.

Says previous BRS government built multiple reservoirs in Siddipet under KLIS, but the Congress failed to complete canal works

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

The project, initially known as the Srisailam Left Bank Canal Tunnel Project, has been on cards since 1983. But the works on the project commenced only in 2006.

Senior BRS leader and former MP B Vinod Kumar said the State government was doing injustice to farmers by denying irrigation water with a grudge against BRS president K Chandrashekhar Rao.

Representatives of Ganesh Utsav Samithi and Khairatabad Ganesh Samithi raised issues concerning the festival, including potholes, the need for adequate illumination at specific locations, the availability of vehicles for mandapam organizers, and arrangements for food and water during the immersion night etc.

Water woes continue to haunt the farming community in the command area of the project even as Godavari, its sole source for drawls, had bountiful flood flows right from June