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AP-Telangana River waters Panel Set for an Explosive Clash

Herald Bureau4 weeks ago04 mins

The 15-member committee includes four senior officials each from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, along with representatives from central bodies such as the Krishna River Management Board (KRMB), Godavari River Management Board (GRMB), National Water Development Agency (NWDA), and others. Key members from Telangana include Irrigation Advisor Adityanath Das (retired IAS), Principal Secretary Rahul Bojja, and others, while Andhra Pradesh is represented by Special Chief Secretary Sai Prasad and additional experts.

Neglect of Srisailam Dam: A Looming Catastrophe

Herald Bureau10 months ago10 months ago03 mins

The plunge pool area downstream of the spillway suffered significant scouring, creating a large void that continues to raise concerns about the dam’s stability. The impact of these floods is still under analysis, but the neglect of necessary repairs is being viewed as criminal by many experts and stakeholders.

Krishna Waters: Centre to convene a high- level meeting

Herald Bureau10 months ago10 months ago03 mins

This highlights inefficiencies in water management while drinking water needs in command area cities, including Hyderabad, remain inadequately addressed. Hyderabad is entitled to receive 16.5 TMC of Krishna water annually to meet its drinking water requirements, but this allocation is often unmet, thus adding to conflict situation.

Srisailam Dam in critical condition, seen as a looming catastrophe

Herald Bureau12 months ago12 months ago06 mins

Experts warn that a breach in the Srisailam Dam could unleash an enormous volume of water, leading to devastating flooding across downstream areas in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The potential consequences could be catastrophic, resulting in:

Widespread destruction of power and irrigation infrastructure.

Severe disruption of drinking water supplies.

Massive humanitarian impacts affecting lakhs of residents.