The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) has leveled serious allegations against the Congress-led Telangana government for permitting Andhra Pradesh to divert massive quantities of Krishna river water.

  • BRS claims the Congress government is failing to protect Telangana's water rights.
  • Allegations involve unauthorized diversion through the Pothireddypadu Head Regulator.
  • Former Minister G. Jagadish Reddy highlighted the distress of farmers in the Sagar Left Canal area.

A major political storm has erupted in Telangana over the management of the Krishna River resources. The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) has launched a scathing attack on the ruling Congress government, accusing it of negligence in preventing Andhra Pradesh from siphoning off significant volumes of water from the shared Srisailam and Nagarjunasagar reservoirs.

Addressing the press in Nalgonda, former minister and Suryapet MLA G. Jagadish Reddy alleged that the ministers representing the combined Nalgonda district have remained "mute spectators" while Andhra Pradesh draws water daily. He specifically pointed out that water is being drawn through the Pothireddypadu Head Regulator (PRP-HR), despite protocols requiring the reservoir to reach a surplus status before such diversions occur.

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Why This Matters

BozokMedia analysis shows that interstate water disputes are becoming increasingly volatile due to changing climate patterns and growing agricultural demands. The inability to enforce water-sharing agreements can lead to massive agrarian distress and long-term socio-political instability between neighboring states.

Failure to safeguard riparian rights during non-surplus periods can lead to irreversible damage to local irrigation ecosystems.

Providing historical context, Reddy noted that during the previous BRS administration, farmers in the Sagar ayacut received water for 17 consecutive seasons, even during periods of lower water volume. In stark contrast, he claimed that Andhra Pradesh has already diverted approximately 148 tmc ft of Krishna water, leaving Telangana's Left Canal farmers in a state of desperation.

Current data indicates that as of Friday morning, the water level in the Nagarjunasagar reservoir stood at 532 feet (172 tmc ft), significantly below its maximum capacity of 590 feet (312 tmc ft). Despite having enough water to support the Left Canal ayacut, the BRS claims the current government has failed to act.

Did You Know?: The Krishna River basin is one of the most contested and vital water resources in Peninsular India.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the specific technical grievance raised by BRS?
The BRS claims water is being diverted through the Pothireddypadu Head Regulator before the Nagarjunasagar reservoir has reached a surplus level.

2. Who are the primary stakeholders affected by this dispute?
The primary stakeholders are the farmers of the Sagar Left Canal ayacut and the various agricultural sectors in both Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.