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KALESHWARAM CATASTROPHE: INDIA’S DEADLIEST DAM DISASTER IN THE MAKING?

Herald Bureau2 weeks ago2 weeks ago04 mins

From 2019-20 to 2023-24, the KLIP hoisted a whopping 165 TMC of precious Godavari water – enough to quench the thirst of millions. But in a jaw-dropping waste, 63 TMC was dumped right back into the river, unutilized, thanks to killer floods that overwhelmed the system’s flimsy defenses! Subtract that fiasco, and you’re left with 102 TMC. Factor in 10 TMC vanishing into thin air via evaporation, and the net haul? A pitiful 92 TMC.

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.

Polavaram Project: Telangana fails to get its submergence Concerns addressed

Herald Bureau8 months ago8 months ago03 mins

Despite a 2022 Supreme Court order and multiple meetings with the CWC and PPA, progress remains stalled. In April 2024, Andhra Pradesh agreed to a CWC-led survey, but as of April 2025, no survey has been conducted. Telangana has proposed keeping all 48 dam gates open year-round to mitigate backwater risks and urged a revised study using updated flood data. Andhra Pradesh’s offers of flood banks or compensation have been met with skepticism, with Telangana insisting on comprehensive protective measures.

Krishna Roars Back with First May Flood in 18 Years

Herald Bureau9 months ago9 months ago02 mins

The Priyadarshini Jurala Project in Jogulamba-Gadwal district, Telangana, has become the frontline recipient of this massive influx. According to irrigation officials, Jurala recorded inflows of approximately 87000 cusecs as of 6 PM on May 29, 2025, a significant jump from the 65,000 cusecs reported five hours before

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.

SLBC Tunnel Works: Robots to be last resort

Herald Bureau12 months ago12 months ago03 mins

Despite a recent tunnel roof collapse, the government has ruled out any possibility of abandoning the project. The Chief Minister, who visited the accident site on Saturday, emphasized that the incident would not slow down the progress. He explained that tunnel excavation is being carried out from both ends, with two tunnel boring machines (TBMs) in operation.

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.