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Srisailam Dam, India’s second-largest hydroelectric project, faces critical structural vulnerabilities, including an eroded plunge pool and silted riverbed. Despite warnings from NDSA, DRIP-funded repairs are delayed, and the issue was overlooked during PM Modi’s Andhra Pradesh visit.

Continuous rains have brought heavy inflows to major Telangana irrigation projects, with Nagarjuna Sagar, Srisailam, Jurala, Musi, and Sriram Sagar nearing full capacity as floodwaters steadily raise storage levels across reservoirs.

Four crest gates of Srisailam Dam were opened to release floodwaters, marking the first release of the season. Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu attended the event and performed Jala Harathi. The dam is nearing full capacity with strong inflows

With water levels nearing full capacity, Srisailam dam gates will be opened on Tuesday. Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu will visit the site to release floodwater. Telangana is yet to act on lifting water from Kalwakurthy despite ongoing inflows

Despite urgent directives from the National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA) in May to address the plunge pool’s structural threats before the monsoon, the progress is dismal. High water inflows and procedural delays are complicating repair efforts.

An expert team completed an underwater survey of Srisailam Dam’s plunge pool, highlighting structural threats due to erosion. The operation documented damage and voids caused by spillway discharge. A final report on the findings is due by July 15.

A technical malfunction in the cableway system at the Srisailam Dam disrupted a critical survey of the plunge pool being carried out by a team of scientists on Tuesday

Over the past three days, the Srisailam Dam has been receiving steady flood inflows, with the volume nearing the one lakh cusecs mark two days ago.

Currently, 60,000 cusecs of water are being released from the Jurala project, with officials warning that the inflow is likely to increase further by midnight

EAS Sarma issues a second open letter to Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister questioning why no remedial measures have been taken so far; highlights that the dam has been deteriorating since the unprecedented floods of 2012

The National Dam Safety Authority remained indifferent to warnings raised by Telangana’s engineering department about the worsening state of the dam’s plunge pool, says Prakash Rao

National Dam Safety Authority had directed Andhra Pradesh to submit a detailed repair plan within 30 days; experts also have been sounding caution against further delays in addressing the safety concerns of the project

Telangana Engineer -in -Chief (General) had called for immediate steps for rehabilitation of the dam

Built in 1981 across the Krishna River, the Srisailam Dam is a vital multipurpose project supporting Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. It generates hydroelectric power with an installed capacity of 900 MW for Telangana and 770 MW for Andhra Pradesh. Additionally, it facilitates irrigation, provides drinking water to extensive areas in both states, and is a key component of the Telugu Ganga Project, which supplies drinking water to Chennai. The dam also plays a crucial role in flood management.

The inflows stand at 76000 cusecs and the discharges were being maintained proportionately.

For the last 50 days, Krisna river has been witnessing extensive floods, quickly filling NSP to its maximum capacity (312 TMC) within a week after the Srisailam Dam reached its FRL with a gross capacity of 215 TMC

With people turning up in large numbers to enjoy the dam view, there is a considerable increase in plastic waste being dumped, despite employing locals to clear the trash regularly.

Official says nearly 35,000 cusecs of floodwaters flowed and a total of 48,000 cusecs will be discharged downstream

Nagarjuna Sagar project expects to gain 30 tmc in three days, aiming for 164 tmcs soon to meet the irrigation needs in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.

Over 2.25 lakh cusecs of flood water is being discharged from the project by opening two more gates in addition to the three gates.