Karnataka’s decision to raise the Almatti Dam height threatens irrigation projects across Telangana, risking severe water shortage in 27.4 lakh acres of farmland. Telangana leaders warn the move violates court orders, with political opposition demanding urgent action to safeguard riparian rights
Ahead of the crucial KWDT-II hearing on September 23, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has asked the State irrigation team to demand 904 TMC of Krishna water, far above previous claims. Experts caution that while Telangana has a strong case for 575 TMC based on catchment and drought data, the inflated demand may weaken its position.
Harish Rao dismissed Revanth Reddy's claims, stating that the Chief Minister had done nothing except criticise former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao
He emphasized that this was major victory for the BRS regime which has consistently advocated for water allocation based on states rather than projects
Bountiful rainfall this year had initially promised to end the scarcity conditions of the last few years, but water management issues between Telangana and Andhra Pradesh have come to the fore again
Submitting its counter to the Statement of Case (SOC) filed by the Andhra Pradesh before the Tribunal, Telangana contended that formulation of an operational protocol for distribution of water can be thought of only after determination of the State-wise and project-wise shares
