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Approximately 75% of the water released from the barrage, after lifting all 85 crest gates as advised by the National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA), came solely from the Pranahita River. The remaining inflows were supplied by the upper Godavari, which experienced a significantly higher water yield this year compared to the previous two years.

Despite a year-long exercise, the final report is unlikely to be completed before the December 31 deadline set by the government

The final report from the NDSA is not anticipated before the end of the year, with the possibility of further delays.

Critics argue that the NDSA report was designed to benefit the ruling party at the Centre, with allegations on planning, design, construction quality, and management errors.

Even as the latest round of heavy rains continue to disrupt normal life in the State, the Medigadda Barrage, has demonstrated remarkable resilience, dispelling concerns about its structural integrity

Giving in to mounting pressure from farmers in its ayacut, pumping operations were resumed drawing water from the Yellampalli reservoir, instead of Medigadda to feed multiple reservoirs that are part of the KLIP network.

Three of the major projects- Medigadda, Sammakka Sagar and Seetarama Sagar on Godavari have been receiving heavy inflows and they are likely to rise further as heavy rains were forecast in north Telangana districts for the next two days.

The Almatti dam started receiving inflows that are in the range of about 1,00,000 cusecs on Tuesday. The catchment of the upper Krishna irrigation projects in Karnataka have been receiving heavy rains for the last four days.

Irrigation officials firm on resuming the pumping operations under the project and keeping all the pump houses ready.

These bids were for the auction of 14 blocks. These sand blocks are located within Mahadevpur mandal of Jayashankar Bhupalpally district.

Almost all Irrigation officials who were associated with the construction of Medigadda, Annaram and Sundilla barrages, key components of the multi stage lift irrigation scheme are expected to make their depositions as part of the process.

“We are now confident of resuming pumping operations at Annaram and Sundilla barrages. We are waiting for the NDSA nod to go ahead with lifting of water from Godavari,”senior officials in the Irrigation Department said.

The Commission, which was expected to submit its report by June 30, is in fact, halfway through its inquiry process.

The commission probing the alleged lapses in the construction of the project will conduct public hearing soon

The engineers and officials testified before the Commission have been asked to submit their version of the issues involved in the construction of the project in writing on or before June 25.

The project authorities are hopeful of lifting the gates open without causing any damage to the piers.

The Central Soil and Materials Research Station (CSMRS), one of the three agencies whose services were drafted for this purpose, is yet to reach Medigadda barrage.

The NDSA which was given 100 days time for investigation into the structural issues in the barrages, is expected to give its report this month.

In view of the urgency involved in the task assigned by the State government, the team reached Medigadda and started its investigation at the barrage.

The physical and technical aspects of each barrage would be studied by two of the organisations identified.