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
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
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
