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TG, AP spar over K-G water sharing in Delhi
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On the Godavari-Kaveri river interlinking project, CWC clarified it will prepare the blueprint, with Telangana Sammakka Sagar Barrage likely chosen as the off-take point
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TG, AP spar over K-G water sharing in Delhi
Hyderabad: Telangana and Andhra Pradesh locked horns over Krishna and Godavari river water utilization during a Central Water Commission meeting in New Delhi on Monday. Telangana officials informed the CWC that prioritizing drinking water needs at Nagarjuna Sagar remains paramount, justifying ongoing hydel power generation at Srisailam Left Bank Power Station to facilitate downstream flow. Rejecting Andhra Pradesh demand for an immediate halt to power generation, Telangana refuted allegations of unauthorized water diversion, citing reduced rainfall and El Nino impacts. Telangana highlighted that Andhra Pradesh diverted 30 TMC of its 34 TMC limit through Pothireddypadu Head Regulator, exceeding drinking water allocations, and urged Andhra Pradesh to stop excess diversions before criticizing neighbor states.
On the Godavari-Kaveri river interlinking project, CWC clarified it will prepare the blueprint, with Telangana Sammakka Sagar Barrage likely chosen as the off-take point. Telangana firmly opposed Andhra Pradesh insistence on selecting Polavaram as the off-take point, warning that such alterations would severely compromise Telangana water share. Officials declared Telangana will not permit changes regarding 22 drought-mitigation projects under its jurisdiction identified prior to 2013. Furthermore, Telangana rejected Andhra Pradesh demand for a reassessment of Godavari water availability, insisting existing allocation agreements remain intact. CWC advised Andhra Pradesh to submit formal representations regarding its grievances for further technical review.
The high-stakes meeting underscored persistent regional friction over shared aquatic resources, operational controls, and interstate infrastructure development. With Hyderabad drinking supply linked directly to Nagarjuna Sagar storage, Telangana maintained that hydel generation at Srisailam serves essential domestic requirements rather than arbitrary exploitation. Meanwhile, regulatory authorities face complex negotiations balancing regional requirements against established legal frameworks. Both states remain vigilant regarding project blueprints, ensuring historical entitlements receive robust protection during upcoming interstate commission deliberations in the national capital.
