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Polavaram Project: Telangana fails to get its submergence Concerns addressed

Herald Bureau1 week ago1 week 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 Bureau4 weeks ago4 weeks 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 Bureau2 months ago2 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 Bureau3 months ago3 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 Bureau4 months ago4 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 Bureau4 months ago4 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.