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Former Minister S Niranjan Reddy accused the Congress government of using El Nino as an excuse to restrict irrigation water to Telangana farmers. He demanded continuous operation of major lift schemes and alleged that Andhra Pradesh was diverting Telangana's Krishna water.

Two youths from Shadnagar died and another was injured after their bike hit a speed breaker and crashed into a railing on the Jurala project road in Jogulamba Gadwal.

Flood inflows into major irrigation projects in Telangana, including Jurala, Srisailam and Yellampalli, have declined due to reduced rainfall in upstream Karnataka. Officials have closed gates, prioritising drinking water over irrigation, while power generation continues.

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

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.

Farmers in Palamuru district are facing severe water scarcity, with falling reservoir levels and drying canals affecting cultivation. Many are waiting for water from the Jurala project, while others are reluctant to begin farming amid uncertainty over irrigation availability

Irrigation Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy emphasised that the Telangana government is prioritising irrigation projects in the Palamuru region, including Jurala, to tackle drought and backwardness.

Former Ministers and BRS leaders in Mahabubnagar have accused the Congress government of deliberately neglecting the Palamuru Rangareddy Lift Irrigation (PLRI) project.

Telangana has experienced an extraordinary monsoon season, with rainfall 35% above normal from June to November. The extended rains, driven by Cyclone Montha and Bay of Bengal systems, have led to record-breaking inflows in major reservoirs across the Krishna and Godavari basins.

Mahesh, a 25-year-old from Bhudidapadu, jumped into the Jurala project canal to avoid a rashly driven car that had collided with his bike. While his friend Janakiram sustained injuries, Mahesh is feared to have been swept away.

Repairs to Jurala’s crest gates have been halted due to rising inflows, with work postponed until late 2025. Reduced capacity, traffic pressure, equipment failure, and lack of specialised repair support have added to the operational challenges at the project.

Former Ministers V Srinivas Goud and C Lakshma Reddy led a BRS team to inspect Jurala project, expressing concern over gate No. 9 issues and criticising the government for delay in repairs ahead of the monsoon

BRS leader KT Rama Rao blamed the Congress government for the failure of Gate No. 9 at the Jurala project, citing negligence in maintenance. He warned of further risks and criticised the administration for repeated infrastructure failures under its rule

Currently, 60,000 cusecs of water are being released from the Jurala project, with officials warning that the inflow is likely to increase further by midnight

Advocates for greater efficiency in water usage, aligning with national policy of 'more crop per drop'

Farmers from Mulamalla, Nandimalla Guntipally, Motampally, Arepally, Kattepally, Thumpally and other villages reached at the Jurala project and blocked the road. Tension prevailed at the project after police reached the spot

Sources say Superintending Engineer Tirupathi Rao was placed under suspension, following an agitation by the farmers who complained about power supply disruption affecting the standing crops

The leakage has been attributed to rope damage in the crest gates

As heavy floods to the Jurala project in Jogulamba Gadwal district continued for the third day, project authorities on Sunday lifted 17 of its 62 flood gates letting off over one lakh cusecs.

Irrigation Department officials lift five gates and release 57,000 cusecs of water downstream towards Srisailam