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.
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.
