The Telangana government is examining four alternative proposals to link Tummidihatti with Yellampalli to optimise Godavari water usage. Irrigation Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy also reviewed barrage restoration works and stressed timely completion before the monsoon.
Sripada Yellampalli Project officials lifted nine floodgates to release 72,801 cusecs of water downstream as the reservoir reached full capacity. Heavy inflows from Sri Ram Sagar and Kadem projects due to continuous rainfall led to the release.
The Telangana Congress government has decided to integrate the Sundilla barrage from Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project with Pranahita-Chevella. The hybrid model aims to reuse existing infrastructure, cut costs, reduce energy use, and accelerate irrigation benefits for multiple districts
Irrigation experts have questioned the Telangana government’s push to revive the Tummidi Hatti barrage under the Pranahita-Chevella project. They cite topographical, engineering and environmental challenges, arguing that gravity flow is impractical and pumping stations, fresh surveys and CWC clearances are unavoidable.
The Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme remains non-operational for the fourth season, affecting farmers across 13 districts. With Medigadda repairs delayed and no alternative plan in place, kharif sowing has dropped sharply and farmers are preparing to protest for relief
With no irrigation support from KLIP over a month into the water year, farmers in Telangana are gearing up for protests. Low inflows at Yellampalli and delays in repairs at Medigadda are worsening the situation for Kharif cultivation
Major irrigation projects such as Sripada Yellampalli, Mid Manair, Lower Manair as well as minor irrigation sources such as tanks, ponds and others are filled with bountiful amounts of water
The Yellampalli project plays a crucial role in supplying drinking water to Hyderabad. The HMWSSB draws water from the Yellampalli reservoir to meet the city’s needs.
Karimnagar: Farmers and people from Choppadandi constituency, under the aegis of JAC Buporata Samithi, on Monday, staged a dharna at the District Collectorate demanding that the State government withdraw its decision to acquire land for the construction of a parallel flood flow canal in the constituency. The State government has decided to construct a parallel […]
