Hyderabad: The Pranahita River, the largest tributary of the Godavari, is witnessing an unprecedented surge, yielding over seven lakh cusecs of flood flow due to relentless rainfall across its vast catchment area. This vital lifeline, contributing 34% of the Godavari’s drainage basin, is in full spate, driven by the combined waters of the Wardha, Wainganga,…
The Godavari River is witnessing a surge in its water levels, particularly in Telangana, as heavy rainfall lashes its upper catchment areas and tributaries in Maharashtra. The rise in the river levels is largely due to relentless rainfall in the catchment of Pranahita and other tributaries, compounded by increased discharges from upstream river basin projects…
He highlighted Tummala Nageswara Rao’s role in the sub-committee, noting that the current Congress minister was a signatory to the site shift. “The decision was made after thorough evaluations, including Central Water Commission reports confirming insufficient water availability at Tummidi Hatti,” Rao stated, defending the BRS government’s vision for the Kaleshwaram project, which aimed to transform Telangana’s irrigation landscape.
