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Accuses him of compromising Telangana’s water rights; warns that such actions weaken the State’s case; criticises Centre for unequal treatment in irrigation project approvals

Says Revanth selectively quoted Apex Council minutes to mislead the public on Banakacharla project. Alleges political motives and warns against compromising Telangana’s water interests for short-term narratives

While the Centre was dragging its feet on granting approvals for Telangana’s irrigation projects, Andhra Pradesh was pressing ahead with its controversial plan to divert 200 TMC of Godavari water to Banakacherla.

Once the spillway works are completed, the project would be ready to handle the upcoming flood season effectively

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

According to officials from the Water Resources Department (WRD), the water released from the Kandaleru reservoir is likely to reach the Tamil Nadu border by Thursday evening or early Friday

Citing ongoing disputes between Telangana and Andhra Pradesh over the use of Krishna river water, Central Water Resources Department says it is not feasible to consider project's techno-economic report at this time. Consequently, proposals sent back to Telangana government

Reddy labeled the government as anti-farmer and accused the Chief Minister of being solely focused on embezzling funds through commissions

The senior BRS leader points out that Andhra Pradesh has been drawing 10,000 cusecs per day from Nagarjuna Sagar Right Canal for last three months without any resistance from Telangana's leadership except the BRS

The substantial cumulative inflows into reservoirs in the Krishna and Godavari basins reflect a positive water situation compared to the previous year

With KWDT-II set to hear further terms of reference from February 19, the AP government has urged the apex court to expedite their plea

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

The decision is likely to influence project-wise allocation for Telangana and Andhra Pradesh under Section 89 of AP Re-organisation Act of 2014

Highlights injustice meted out to water-starved erstwhile Mahabubnagar and Rangareddy districts, demands swift action to secure Palamuru region’s rightful share of water resources

The project is expected to have serious ramifications, but its realisation depends on the perspective and approach of the Krishna Water Disputes Tribunal-2, headed by Justice Brijesh Kumar

Telangana has been advocating for an equitable share of Krishna River waters since the State's bifurcation. The State's hope of securing a larger share of the river water owed to a decade-long effort. The sharing of Krishna River waters is currently based on an ad hoc arrangement agreed upon by both Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, pending the final award of the Krishna Water Disputes Tribunal-II.

The KRMB has communicated this directive to the Engineers-in-Chief of both States, calling for measures to conserve water in both the Srisailam and Nagarjuna Sagar projects.

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

Leaders of different political parties asked the government to credit Rs 16,500 compensation into the bank accounts of the families that have not yet received it.

Holding the Congress govt responsible for water crisis in Khammam, he demanded the govt to compensate the farmers with Rs 25,000 per acre on par with farmers whose crops were destroyed due to recent floods.