Archive · 4 Sep 2026
Farmers Demand Cases Dropped, Water Released From Srisailam
Farmers in Kurnool asked officials for water for their crops, animals, and families.
They went to the district Collectorate to make their request.
Nandi Rythu Samakhya said 35 farmers and former public representatives were charged with cases after the protest.
The group said the farmers had not done anything wrong.
It also said the Srisailam reservoir has about 175 TMC of water.
According to the association, officials have not released enough water downstream.
Farmers need water because the Rabi farming season starts on September 15.
The group wants the cases cancelled and water released quickly.
Nandi Rythu Samakhya condemned cases filed against 35 farmers and former public representatives.
The group said the petitioners peacefully sought irrigation and drinking water at the Kurnool district Collectorate.
It claimed Srisailam reservoir holds approximately 175 TMC of water but authorities have not released it downstream.
Farmers said water is urgently needed for drying crops, cattle, and families as the Rabi season begins on September 15.
The association demanded unconditional withdrawal of the cases and immediate water release to Rayalaseema.
- Who
- Nandi Rythu Samakhya, 35 farmers, former public representatives, and district authorities.
- What
- The association demanded that cases against the farmers be withdrawn and water be released from Srisailam reservoir.
- When
- The statement was made on Thursday; the Rabi season is due to begin on September 15.
- Where
- At the Kurnool district Collectorate and in the Rayalaseema region.
- Why
- Farmers say they need irrigation and drinking water for crops, cattle, and families and to prevent a severe drought.
- Organization
- Nandi Rythu Samakhya
- Cases
- Cases were filed against 35 farmers and former public representatives.
- Reservoir
- Srisailam reservoir was reported to hold approximately 175 TMC of water.
- Demand
- The association called for immediate and unconditional withdrawal of the cases.
- Water request
- The group urged authorities to release water downstream immediately.
- Farming season
- The Rabi season begins on September 15.
- Region affected
- The association warned of a severe drought in Rayalaseema.