Archive · 11 Oct 2026
Vijay, Naidu Expected to Discuss Krishna Water Shortfall October 13
Tamil Nadu is supposed to receive 12 tmc of Krishna River water each year under the Telugu Ganga project.
By October 9, it had received 2.251 tmc, according to Tamil Nadu.
The stated difference from the annual quantity is 9.749 tmc, though the figures cover different periods.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay is expected to meet Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu in Vijayawada on October 13.
They are expected to discuss water supplies and how much water Tamil Nadu may need for the rest of the year.
They may also discuss proposed dams on rivers flowing toward Tamil Nadu and river-linking plans.
Vijay may meet Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan and other ministers too.
The visit and meetings have not yet been officially confirmed.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay is expected to visit Vijayawada on October 13 to meet Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu.
The proposed talks are expected to cover Krishna water allocation, proposed dams on rivers flowing toward Tamil Nadu, and river-linking proposals.
Under the Telugu Ganga project, Andhra Pradesh is to supply Tamil Nadu 12,000 million cubic feet (12 tmc) of Krishna water annually.
Tamil Nadu reported receiving 2.251 tmc by October 9, leaving a stated difference of 9.749 tmc against the annual quantity; the figures cover different periods.
The visit and meetings have not been officially confirmed; Vijay may also meet 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
- A proposed meeting about Krishna water allocation, proposed dams on rivers flowing toward Tamil Nadu, and river-linking proposals.
- When
- October 13; the reported water-receipt figure is through October 9.
- Where
- Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.
- Why
- Tamil Nadu reported receiving 2.251 tmc of the 12 tmc annual Telugu Ganga quantity by October 9 and has concerns about downstream water availability.
- Proposed visit
- October 13 to Vijayawada; official confirmation was still pending.
- Annual Telugu Ganga supply
- 12,000 million cubic feet (12 tmc) of Krishna River water.
- Reported amount received
- 2.251 tmc by October 9, according to Tamil Nadu.
- Stated difference
- 9.749 tmc against the annual quantity; the compared figures cover different periods.
- Expected participants
- Vijay and N. Chandrababu Naidu; Vijay is also expected to meet Pawan Kalyan and other ministers.
- Other proposed agenda items
- Dams on rivers flowing toward Tamil Nadu and river-linking proposals.
- Chennai's water needs
- The Telugu Ganga project supplies Krishna water for Chennai's drinking water needs.
