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Vijay, Naidu to Discuss Krishna Water Shortfall October 13
Tamil Nadu is supposed to receive 12 tmc of Krishna River water each year through an agreement with Andhra Pradesh.
By October 9, Tamil Nadu had received 2.251 tmc.
Vijay, Tamil Nadu’s chief minister, is expected to meet Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on October 13.
They are expected to discuss the water shortfall and what may happen with the remaining supply.
They may also talk about proposed dams on rivers that flow into Tamil Nadu.
River interlinking is another topic for discussion.
Vijay is also expected to meet Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan and other ministers.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay is expected to visit Vijayawada on October 13 to meet Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu.
The talks are expected to address Krishna water supplies, proposed dams on rivers flowing into Tamil Nadu, and river interlinking.
Under the Telugu Ganga agreement, Andhra Pradesh is required to deliver 12 tmc of Krishna water annually at the interstate border.
Tamil Nadu had received 2.251 tmc by October 9, leaving an outstanding balance of 9.749 tmc against the annual quantity.
Vijay is also expected to meet Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan and other ministers.
- Who
- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu; Vijay is also expected to meet Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan and other ministers.
- What
- Expected talks on Krishna water supplies, proposed dams on rivers flowing into Tamil Nadu, and river interlinking.
- Where
- Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.
- When
- October 13; Tamil Nadu's reported water receipt was measured through October 9.
- Why
- Tamil Nadu has received less than the 12 tmc annual Krishna water quantity required under the Telugu Ganga agreement and has concerns about proposed dams.
Tamil Nadu's concerns
Andhra Pradesh's role
Krishna water supply
Tamil Nadu's concerns
Tamil Nadu is concerned that it had received only 2.251 tmc by October 9, compared with the annual 12 tmc quantity under the agreement.
Andhra Pradesh's role
Andhra Pradesh is required under the Telugu Ganga agreement to deliver 12 tmc annually; the planned talks are expected to review water releases and Tamil Nadu's needs.
Proposed dams
Tamil Nadu's concerns
Tamil Nadu is expected to raise concerns about Andhra Pradesh's proposed dams across rivers that flow into Tamil Nadu and their implications for downstream water.
Andhra Pradesh's role
The article identifies Andhra Pradesh's dam proposals but does not state the state's position on Tamil Nadu's concerns.
Key facts
- Expected meeting date
- October 13
- Expected meeting location
- Vijayawada
- Annual Telugu Ganga quantity
- 12 tmc of Krishna River water
- Received by Tamil Nadu
- 2.251 tmc by October 9
- Outstanding balance
- 9.749 tmc against the annual quantity
- Other expected agenda items
- Proposed dams on rivers flowing into Tamil Nadu and river interlinking
Sources
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