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Singur reservoir storage has fallen below 3 TMC ft for the first time in six years after receiving limited inflows this year. Poor rainfall has raised concerns over drinking water supplies, irrigation needs and the survival of wildlife during summer.

A major leakage occurred in a Manjeera pipeline near Sadasivapet town in Sangareddy district on Friday, resulting in a large quantity of water being wasted at a time when Singur is facing a severe water shortage.

Repairs to Singur project's 2,416-metre earthen bund remain behind schedule, with only 620 metres completed and 200 metres underway. The delay raises concerns over storing water ahead of the next monsoon and could affect irrigation and drinking-water supplies across districts.

Telangana’s Excise Department has reportedly sought water requirements from breweries in Sangareddy, with supply proposed from the Singur and Manjeera projects. The move comes amid concerns over low storage, weak inflows and pressure on irrigation and drinking water availability.

The Forum for a Better Hyderabad marked World Rivers Day with a visit to the Singur Dam Project, where students, faculty and conservation enthusiasts learnt about the Manjeera River, water supply, irrigation, power generation, archaeology and regional heritage

Water levels in Singur dam have dropped sharply to 4.477 TMC, threatening the habitat of hundreds of mugger crocodiles. Officials warn of further decline due to poor inflows, even as emergency pumping continues to supply drinking water to Hyderabad.

Incomplete repair works at the Singur Multi Purpose Project may force another crop holiday for farmers as the irrigation department plans to reserve water only for drinking purposes, leaving 40,000 acres of ayacut without irrigation during the upcoming agricultural seasons.

With water levels in Singur reservoir falling sharply, HMWSSB is preparing to begin emergency pumping operations. Officials say the move will ensure uninterrupted water supply to parts of Hyderabad and GHMC areas despite declining reservoir levels.

Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy directed officials to complete pending canal lining works at the Singur project by June 26 and ordered urgent dam safety inspections. He also announced Rs 5,000 crore for land acquisition for irrigation projects.

Farmers in Sangareddy protested the Telangana government’s priorities as water from Singur Dam was assured to beer companies during repair works, while irrigation to over 65,000 acres was halted. Farmers demand compensation or clarity as protests intensify

Singur dam repair works in Sangareddy will halt irrigation for 40,000 acres under Singur canals and 25,000 acres under Ghanpur anicut in Medak. Farmers may switch to alternative crops, while protests are expected over potential losses during the Yasangi season

Irrigation officials will begin phased emptying of the Singur reservoir from December 1 to repair damaged upstream revetment and embankments. A technical panel has inspected the site, and Rs 16 crore has been sanctioned for works to be completed before the next monsoon.

Following an alert from the National Dam Safety Authority, the irrigation department has decided to empty the Singur Dam to carry out urgent repairs. The dam, which supplies water to Hyderabad and Medak, will remain dry for nearly two years

Hyderabad and Sangareddy may face drinking water shortages as Singur dam storage is limited to 16.5 TMCft following safety warnings. With a 13 TMCft deficit, officials seek alternative sources and Rs 16.5 crore for urgent repairs

The National Dam Safety Authority has warned of serious structural damage to Singur Dam, ordering urgent repairs and reduced storage to 20 TMC. Officials cautioned that a breach could flood downstream areas, urging residents and farmers along the Manjeera River to stay alert.

As heavy rains continue to pound Hyderabad, the HMWSSB has ramped up emergency measures, deploying response teams and intensifying monitoring of 141 flood-prone hotspots. Officials have been directed to prevent sewer overflows, ensure water quality, and reinforce manhole safety.

In response to a safety warning from the Dam Safety Review Panel, Telangana’s Irrigation Department has capped water storage at the Singur multipurpose project to 22 TMCft, down from its full capacity of 29.91 TMCft. One crest gate was opened to release 7,694 cusecs, while TG Genco began operating its power plant, adding to the outflow.

The Irrigation Department will lift the crest gates of the Singur multipurpose project and restrict water storage to 22 TMCft following a safety warning from the Dam Safety Review Panel. Farmers may face shortages due to reduced reservoir capacity

Following an overnight increase of inflows, authorities have lifted two crest gates of Singur dam in Telangana

Speaking to Telangana Today, farmer Manne Lingaiah of Chowtakur said they were finding it very difficult to save the paddy nurseries.