BRS general secretary T Jeevan Reddy has demanded that the State government lift Godavari water through the Annaram and Sundilla barrages to meet irrigation and drinking needs, citing delays in repairs to the Medigadda barrage.
Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy said the NDSA has prohibited operation of Medigadda, Annaram and Sundilla barrages until rehabilitation and safety certification are completed. He accused the BRS of spreading misinformation about the Kannepalli pump house and outlined the State’s evidence‑based rehabilitation plan.
Telangana has accelerated scientific restoration of Kaleshwaram barrages. Advanced tests and studies are under way, with designs to be finalised before monsoon. Repairs will begin after rains, aiming to ensure long-term structural safety.
The Telangana High Court, led by Chief Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh and Justice G.M. Mohiuddin, directed the State government to file a detailed implementation report on protective measures taken for the Kaleshwaram project following the devastating 2023 floods.
The open inquiry session focused on the structural integrity and safety protocols of the Medigadda, Annaram, and Sundilla barrages. Justice Ghose inquired whether model studies were conducted as required before the construction of the barrages.
Top officials of the Irrigation Department made it clear that the investigation as well as the rehabilitation would solely be the responsibility of the implementation agency.
Six-member team of sea divers from Vishakapatnam were engaged to carry out the search operation in Sundalla barrage waters and found two sickles near 54th gate
As part of the investigation, Police took the suspects to the reservoir on Sunday to know the exact place where they dropped sickles in the waters around 2 pm
