Telangana is witnessing one of its most water-abundant years, with key reservoirs across the Krishna and Godavari basins nearing full capacity. Despite crop damage from Cyclone Montha, the rainfall has ensured robust irrigation prospects for the upcoming Rabi season.
Sripada Yellampalli Project officials lifted nine floodgates to release 72,801 cusecs of water downstream as the reservoir reached full capacity. Heavy inflows from Sri Ram Sagar and Kadem projects due to continuous rainfall led to the release.
Hyderabad: The incessant rains lashing the State for the last two days prompted irrigation department officials to be on high alert as several dams and other major water bodies in Godavari basin are receiving heavy inflows. With the inflows increasing significantly due to heavy rains, officials are constantly monitoring water levels at Sri Rama Sagar […]
