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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