Archive · 20 Nov 2025
Rabi Crop Water Availability Discussed in Konaseema Delta
A meeting was held to discuss water availability for the Rabi crop in Konaseema Delta.
There's enough water for now, but some people worry there might not be enough later.
The collector wants farmers to use water wisely so everyone can have some.
93.22 TMC of water available for Rabi crop in Konaseema Delta
Water to be sourced from Sileru, Polavaram Project, and Sileru bypass
Collector instructs judicious water use for tail-end lands
Rajya Sabha member expresses doubts about water availability
Irrigation Advisory Board discusses water shortage issues from last season
- Who
- Irrigation Advisory Board, Collector R. Mahesh Kumar, Rajya Sabha member Pilli Subhash Chandra Bose, and other officials
- What
- Discussed water availability for Rabi crop in Konaseema Delta
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Amalapuram, Konaseema district
- Why
- To plan for the 2025–26 Rabi crop and address water shortage issues
Board's Stance
Pilli Subhash Chandra Bose's Stance
Water Availability
Board's Stance
Sufficient water is available for Rabi crop
Pilli Subhash Chandra Bose's Stance
Doubts about sufficient water availability
- Total water needed
- 93.22 TMC
- Acres to be covered
- 8,96,507
- Water from Sileru
- 9 TMC
- Water from Polavaram Project
- 44 TMC
- Water from Sileru bypass
- 20 TMC