"medigadda-barrage"

BRS leader KR Suresh Reddy said the Telangana Congress government has failed to repair minor structural damage at the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project despite expert recommendations and available Central funds, affecting farmers and reducing agricultural output

BRS MLAs raised issues such as washed-away check dams, urea shortage, power supply problems and delays in fund release during Zero Hour in the Assembly. They accused the Congress government of neglecting farmers and stalling key infrastructure and irrigation projects.

BRS leaders V Srinivas Goud and C Lakshma Reddy alleged that the Medigadda barrage was demolished through a conspiracy and accused the Congress government of stalling the Palamuru Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Project, blaming both Congress and BJP for irrigation neglect.

After over two years of inaction following damage to the Medigadda barrage, the Telangana government is set to begin subsurface investigations amid mounting farmer protests and political pressure, even as officials admit full irrigation benefits are unlikely before 2027.

Telangana’s irrigation sector remains paralysed, with KLIP idle and PRLIS delayed, deepening rural distress. Critics accuse the Congress government of politicising core projects while farmers face crop losses, groundwater depletion and uncertainty over unresolved issues at the Medigadda barrage

The BRS demanded a CBI investigation into the structural failures at Tanukula check dam and Medigadda barrage, alleging large-scale corruption and negligence. Party leaders said only an independent probe can establish accountability for the recurring infrastructure lapses and safeguard public resources

The Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project (KLIP) is unlikely to deliver irrigation benefits before 2027, as rehabilitation of the Medigadda, Annaram, and Sundilla barrages faces delays. Farmers in Karimnagar and Warangal are protesting after six crop seasons have been skipped, with 2,350 TMC of Godavari flows wasted.

Telangana extends the Kaleshwaram barrage repair EOI deadline to October 22 after limited responses. Officials hope the extra time will attract specialized agencies to restore Medigadda, Annaram, and Sundilla barrages, critical for irrigating over 36 lakh acres.

The Telangana government has invited Expressions of Interest to repair structural issues in the KLIP barrages, including Medigadda, Annaram, and Sundilla. While the process is open to all, Irrigation Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy’s preference for involving a top IIT has sparked debate over fairness in bidding.

The Medigadda barrage has successfully weathered its sixth consecutive flood season, handling massive inflows from the Godavari. Despite structural concerns in Block 7, the barrage continues to function, prompting the Telangana government to issue Expressions of Interest for rehabilitation designs.

Two years after the collapse of piers at Medigadda barrage, the Telangana government has initiated rehabilitation efforts by inviting EOIs for design proposals. The move, timed ahead of local body elections, follows damning findings by the National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA), which recommended urgent structural fixes across KLIP barrages.

The Telangana government has issued an EOI for the rehabilitation of Medigadda, Annaram, and Sundilla barrages under KLIP, two years after the Medigadda piers sagged. Farmers remain sceptical, citing delays, crop losses, and water scarcity amid political concerns ahead of local body polls.

Following intense rainfall in upstream catchment areas, the Godavari River is witnessing a surge in water levels across Telangana. Major projects like Sriram Sagar, Sripada Yellampalli, and Medigadda barrage are receiving heavy inflows, with flood levels breaching 7 lakh cusecs at Sammakka Sagar and Bhadrachalam.

Former MP B Vinod Kumar urged the Telangana government to immediately repair the Medigadda barrage of the Kaleshwaram project, warning of harm to farmers. He dismissed CM Revanth Reddy’s claim on Tummidihatti water flow and demanded answers from Congress on cross-voting allegations

BRS members fiercely protested against Irrigation Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy’s remarks blaming previous BRS leadership for structural issues in Medigadda barrage

The Manjeera River has caused severe flooding in Nizamabad district, submerging several villages and cutting off access to others. Heavy rains in Telangana and Maharashtra have led to unprecedented flood levels. The Sripada Yellampalli and Medigadda Barrages are under pressure, with multiple gates open to manage the deluge.

The Medigadda barrage, part of the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project, is effectively managing the current monsoon floods, contradicting political claims of its structural failure. Handling an inflow of 5.5 lakh cusecs, the barrage has also managed record-level inflows in previous years.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, during an aerial survey of flood-hit regions in Telangana, launched a scathing criticism of the Kaleshwaram project. The CM also announced that the Justice PC Ghose Commission report would be tabled in the Assembly for discussion.

The collapse of two piers at Medigadda Barrage in October 2023 continues to spark debate. While official panels blame design flaws, BRS leaders and activists allege sabotage. With explosion sounds reported and questions unanswered, demands grow for a fresh, impartial probe

The Congress-led Telangana government has reportedly endorsed the Inchampalli project for diverting Godavari waters to the Cauvery basin, marking a shift from the previous BRS stance. Experts warn it could threaten Medigadda barrage and jeopardize Telangana’s irrigation and drinking water needs