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Timely planning, strategic budgetary allocations and efficient pump operations could have mitigated Telangana's agrarian and drinking water crisis. But administrative inaction and poor coordination have left farmers and urban households facing mounting losses

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy is set to meet his Maharashtra counterpart Devendra Fadnavis in Mumbai to discuss the long-pending Tummidihatti barrage project across the Pranahita river. Telangana is seeking Maharashtra's approval for a Full Reservoir Level of 152 metres, while Maharashtra has raised concerns over the possible submergence of villages.

Even as Telangana experiences drought due to El Nino weather pattern, the Congress government throws the blame on erstwhile BRS government, rather than initiating measures to mitigate the suffering of people

Telangana officials have prepared contingency measures to protect water supplies amid falling reservoir levels and groundwater depletion. Hyderabad and districts face risks, with alternate-day supply announced in Sangareddy. Plans include emergency pumping, alternative sources and planned restrictions on irrigation releases

Hyderabad faces a reported daily water deficit of 150 million gallons as groundwater levels decline and monsoon rainfall remains deficient. HMWSSB supplies 585 MGD against a projected demand of 735 MGD, prompting plans for infrastructure upgrades and long-term supply projects.

Telangana’s water and power preparedness is under scrutiny amid El Niño concerns, low water storage and coal stocks. Retired engineers say opportunities to lift Godavari supplies were missed, while the BRS alleges Krishna water diversion. Contingency planning faces renewed questions

Telangana is facing growing water stress after a deficient monsoon left reservoir storage sharply below last year’s levels. With 235 mandals declared drought-hit, the State faces mounting challenges over irrigation, drinking water, groundwater dependence and inter-State Krishna and Godavari water management

BRS leader T Jeevan Reddy demanded full utilisation of the Kaleshwaram project to tackle drought-like conditions in Telangana. He accused the Congress government of wasting available river water and sought farm-loan relief, clearance of fee arrears and assistance for job-card holders

A weak Southwest Monsoon has sharply depleted Telangana's reservoir storage, with poor inflows into the Krishna and Godavari rivers raising fears of a drinking water crisis. Officials warn that without widespread rainfall by July-end, water supply and agriculture could face severe stress

Karnataka’s decision to raise the Almatti Dam height threatens irrigation projects across Telangana, risking severe water shortage in 27.4 lakh acres of farmland. Telangana leaders warn the move violates court orders, with political opposition demanding urgent action to safeguard riparian rights

Women from Varadarajapur, carrying empty pots, demand immediate government action, accuse officials of negligence despite repeated complaints and warning of intensified agitation if unresolved

The malicious political narrative must move beyond narrow cost-benefit metrics to recognise KLIP’s role in correcting historical injustices, empowering the marginalised, and breaking cycles of poverty

Average groundwater level at 10.17 mbgl, ranging from 5.57 m in Jagtial to a staggering 16.60 m in Vikarabad

Lashes out at government for reducing irrigation, drinking water to an economic issue instead of treating it as a fundamental necessity

Political parties have been raising concern over the prospect of rabi crops getting impacted in over 10 lakh acres

These wells tap into shallow aquifers replenished by surface water, proving to be a more sustainable option over time; unlike borewells, open wells do not rely heavily on consistent power supply

Reddy labeled the government as anti-farmer and accused the Chief Minister of being solely focused on embezzling funds through commissions

Srinivas Goud challenged the government to explain why it has failed to supply irrigation water to an additional acreage in 14 months. He reminded that the Kaleshwaram project which was portrayed as monumental corruption by the Congress, continues to serve 20 lakh acres

Scarcity conditions in over 200 mandals Exercise underway to assess drought intensity