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Flood inflows into major irrigation projects in Telangana, including Jurala, Srisailam and Yellampalli, have declined due to reduced rainfall in upstream Karnataka. Officials have closed gates, prioritising drinking water over irrigation, while power generation continues.
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Currently, the Srisailam project holds 160 TMC of water against its gross storage capacity of 215 TMC, leaving a flood cushion of approximately 55 TMC
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Concerns rise over potential disruptions to much-anticipated repair work at downstream Srisailam project
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The team’s findings will be crucial for the urgent repairs ordered by the National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA) to safeguard the structural integrity of this vital project
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The study approved by the Central Water Commission’s Dam Safety Review Panel will address 14 to 16 key safety concerns to ensure the dam’s stability
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Authority Chairman advises conducting geological studies and dam break analysis to assess the dam's stability
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Inspects plunge pool and inquires about potential structural issues at the Srisailam project
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Officials to assess growing void in the plunge pool area, which is causing concern about the dam's structural integrity
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Alternative plans to reach them are proving equally unsafe due to the complex geological conditions of the Tunnel site
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Water for the season needs to be judiciously utilised by both States from February to June 2025
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CWC senior engineers highlight several dam surveillance issues at NSP, including demolition of security posts during a face-off between security forces from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana in 2023
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BRS leader V Srinivas Goud urged Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy to lead an all-party delegation to Delhi and press Prime Minister Narendra Modi for necessary approvals
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The authorities in Telangana are strongly opposing the situation. During the September 2024 floods, Andhra Pradesh received a significant portion of inflows into the Srisailam project, with the Pothireddypadu head regulator accounting for over 110 TMC. Andhra Pradesh's ample storage facilities enable it to begin irrigation schedules early, using water beyond the Krishna basin.
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Speaking at the Rythu Pandaga program, he explained that land acquisition is essential for establishing industries and creating job opportunities for the youth. He further justified his government's actions by pointing out that land had been acquired in the past for setting up industries and constructing projects.
Speaking at the Rythu Pandaga program, he explained that land acquisition is essential for establishing industries and creating job opportunities for the youth. He further justified his government's actions by pointing ou
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The State insists that as long as the Srisailam project remains under the operational control of Andhra Pradesh (AP), the operations of NSP should be the responsibility of Telangana
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The inflows stand at 76000 cusecs and the discharges were being maintained proportionately.
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The project, initially known as the Srisailam Left Bank Canal Tunnel Project, has been on cards since 1983. But the works on the project commenced only in 2006.
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With the inflows declining steadily since the last couple of days, irrigation department officials closed the crest gates of the dam
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A flood alert has been sounded in the downstream pockets of Tungabhadra Dam as one of its 33 gates snapped and was washed away in the impact of heavy floods
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According to irrigation officials, more of its gates will be opened by evening, increasing the volume of discharges
