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BJP MP Etala Rajender criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy's remarks on the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme, saying the project should be viewed as an integrated irrigation system. He urged the government to safeguard Telangana's long-term irrigation interests and farmers.

BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao criticised the Telangana government for allowing Godavari floodwaters to flow downstream despite water scarcity and deficient rainfall. He urged the government to operate the Kannepalli pump house and utilise the Kaleshwaram project to support farmers.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy defended the government's decision not to operate the Kannepally pump house, citing inadequate rainfall and floodwaters due to El Niño. He challenged K Chandrashekhar Rao to suggest repairs for the Kaleshwaram project and criticised Congress legislators for weak political messaging

The BRS intensified its attack on the Congress government over the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme, demanding the immediate operation of the Kannepalli pump house. Party leaders accused the government of neglecting farmers and threatened fresh protests if irrigation pumping was not resumed.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Congress government of worsening Telangana's water crisis by not operating the Kannepalli pump house. He demanded immediate lifting of Godavari waters through Kaleshwaram and warned of intensified protests if the pumps remain idle

BRS working president KT Rama Rao visited the Kannepalli pump house and demanded the immediate lifting of Godavari waters through the Kaleshwaram project, alleging the Congress government was wasting available river water and warning of intensified protests if the pumps remain inoperative

Heavy rainfall in Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh pushed flood inflows at the Medigadda Barrage to around one lakh cusecs on Sunday. Authorities lifted all 85 gates, while political debate over the utilisation of Kaleshwaram project floodwaters intensified amid below-normal rainfall in Telangana

Irrigation Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy said the Medigadda, Annaram and Sundilla barrages under the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme will not be operated until rehabilitation works are completed and certified by national authorities. He stressed that safety and sustainability take precedence over politics.

Groundwater data from the Central Ground Water Board indicates Telangana’s record paddy production was supported by recharge created during the BRS regime through Kaleshwaram, Mission Kakatiya and Mission Bhagiratha. Experts warned that declining reserves and delayed Medigadda repairs could trigger irrigation stress ahead

BRS leader T Harish Rao criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy over remarks on the Kaleshwaram project, alleging inconsistency. He also raised concerns over agriculture, welfare delays and governance, asserting that the BRS would return to power.

In a significant policy reversal, the Telangana Government has decided to repair the three barrages of the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme — Medigadda, Sundilla and Annaram. Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy directed officials to act on the long-ignored recommendations of the National Dam Safety Authority, stressing urgency and strict adherence to safety protocols.

The Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme, once Telangana’s pride, remains idle with 104 pumps inactive for two years. Floods, safety directives and poor maintenance have crippled operations, raising fears of permanent damage to critical pumping units at Medigadda, Annaram and Sundilla

Telangana’s Godavari basin experienced an extraordinary hydrological year with record inflows from Maharashtra, yet poor canal infrastructure and delayed rainfall led to widespread kharif crop losses. Despite over 2,350 TMC of water entering the system, only a fraction was used for irrigation.

Kondapochamma Sagar, a key component of the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme, is emerging as a strategic and cost-effective water source for Hyderabad. With its elevation enabling gravity-based flow, it offers significant advantages over Mallanna Sagar. The reservoir supports both urban drinking water and rural irrigation needs, despite facing social challenges during construction.

The Telangana State Assembly and Council are set to commence their sessions from August 30, as notified by Governor Jishnu Dev Varma. The State government is expected to table the Justice P.C. Ghose Commission report on the Kaleshwaram project during the proceedings.

Farmers in the SRSP Stage II ayacut are battling a severe water crisis despite Nagarjuna Sagar being full. KLIS pump houses remain idle, crops are wilting, and protests are erupting across Suryapet district as rainfall shortages deepen the crisis.

The Justice P.C. Ghose Commission, which faulted KCR over the Kaleshwaram project, is accused of violating Section 8(B) of the Commissions of Inquiry Act. Legal experts say the lapse breaches natural justice and could render the report legally unsustainable

BRS MLA Jagadish Reddy slammed Telangana CM Revanth Reddy for misleading the public on Kaleshwaram, ration cards, and poll promises. He challenged the government to a debate, accused it of drying up Godavari, and criticized Congress for past governance failures

The Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme remains non-operational for the fourth season, affecting farmers across 13 districts. With Medigadda repairs delayed and no alternative plan in place, kharif sowing has dropped sharply and farmers are preparing to protest for relief

BRS leader Harish Rao clarified that the Medigadda barrage decision under the Kaleshwaram project was a collective cabinet move. He highlighted the role of current Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao in approving the site shift based on technical and environmental assessments.