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Andhra Pradesh has fast-tracked the Polavaram–Banakacherla Link Project to divert Godavari floodwaters, bypassing mandatory approvals. Telangana has raised objections, citing violations and ecological risks. Though aimed at Rayalaseema, the immediate benefits will go to the Krishna delta

BRS leader G Jagadish Reddy accused Chief Minister Revanth Reddy of financial mismanagement and ignoring Telangana’s interests. He criticised excessive Delhi visits, farmers’ distress, and alleged conspiracy to defame Kaleshwaram. He also warned media against publishing unverified reports on BRS governance

The Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority warned residents along the Godavari river to remain vigilant as water levels rose to 14.9 metres at Kunavaram and 35.6 ft at Bhadrachalam due to heavy upstream rainfall. Inflows at Dowleswaram reached 5.5 lakh cusecs

Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu urged AP and Telangana to use surplus Godavari floodwaters, stating it could lead to mutual prosperity. He opened Srisailam gates, performed ‘Jala Harati’, announced interlinking projects and confirmed welfare promises, including free bus travel for women and farmer aid.

BRS leader T Harish Rao accepted CM Revanth Reddy’s challenge for an open Assembly debate on Krishna and Godavari water disputes. He accused the Congress of surrendering Telangana’s rights and demanded equal time, transparency, and an uninterrupted platform

Concerns are mounting over potential plans to weaken the project’s functionality with political decisions at the centre

Senior Counsel CS Vaidyanathan highlighted the diversion arrangements from Polavaram and Pattiseema Lift Irrigation Schemes to the Prakasam Barrage at how they can be detrimental to the interests of Telangana State

Officials emphasized the need for a comprehensive study to assess the impact of water levels rising above the danger mark at these locations, especially in light of last year's devastating floods

Stressing the need to get recognition of an iconic project to Polavaram, Naidu asks the officials to complete the project works on a war footing

Chandrababu Naidu's silence had put Andhra Pradesh's water needs and development at risk, says the leader of the main opposition party

Presenting the Budget for 2024-25, Sitharaman outlined a comprehensive plan that addressed key issues faced by Andhra Pradesh post-bifurcation.

Sources said Naidu, during the meeting, highlighted various ongoing projects in Andhra Pradesh that require urgent Central assistance

Now that the Polavaram project has come up downstream, the backwater effect is adding more to the grave threat.

AP had already given its commitment for the joint survey to assess submergence area.

Andhra Pradesh CM Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy met Union Home Minister Amit Shah, urging him to address longstanding concerns, including the crucial Polavaram Irrigation project.

Earlier during the day, Reddy attended the chief ministers' conference on leftwing extremism organised by the Union Home Ministry.

Stating that compensation too was not paid to the farmers, he said that no efforts were made to resolve the disputes with the neighbouring states.

State government has asked the Polavaram Project Authority to ensure free flow of flood water at the Polavaram project

State government urged the Central Water Commission to direct the concerned to commence the survey with or without the involvement of AP

Joint survey on impact of project’s backwaters in TS has to be conducted before monsoon