Telangana: CWPRI resumes studies on Medigadda barrage

The investigations are set to continue until the end of October. To finalize their studies, CWPRI requires the Medigadda barrage to be free of water storage for at least a couple of weeks

Hyderabad: The Central Water and Power Research Institute (CWPRI) has resumed its critical studies on the impacted structures of the Medigadda barrage, a key component of the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project (KLIP).

Tasked with conducting geophysical and geotechnical investigations as recommended by the National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA), CWPRI’s efforts were interrupted by the onset of the monsoon season, which brought significant inflows to the barrages.

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The CWPRI’s studies, which began earlier this year, were only halfway complete when the monsoon rains began.

The investigations are set to continue until the end of October. To finalize their studies, CWPRI requires the Medigadda barrage to be free of water storage for at least a couple of weeks.

However, the current inflows are expected to recede only towards the end of October, potentially delaying the completion of the studies. According to official sources, the CWPRI team is committed to completing the necessary investigations to ensure the structural integrity and safety of the barrage.

The Medigadda barrage, also known as the Lakshmi barrage, is a crucial part of the KLIP, which aims to utilize the waters of the Godavari river for irrigation and drinking purposes across Telangana.

The findings from CWPRI’s studies will be instrumental in guiding any necessary repairs and ensuring the long-term stability of the barrage.