Archive · 31 Jul 2026
East Godavari Committee Orders 22 Lift Tanks Filled Amid El Nino
The East Godavari District held a meeting to talk about water for farmers because it has been raining less than usual.
The district collector, Kirti Chekuri, told everyone that they need to fill 22 water tanks in the next 10 days, especially one called Rangampeta tank that is very dry.
Farmers have lost a lot of rain, about 60%, and about 9,000 hectares of land need water.
The collector also asked farmers to grow crops that use less water and to sign up for crop insurance.
The power company will make sure the pumps that lift water from the river keep working.
District Committee reviewed Kharif 2026 water plan under Super El Nino.
Collector Kirti Chekuri directed filling all 22 lift irrigation tanks in 10 days, prioritizing Rangampeta tank.
60% rainfall deficit affecting 9,000 hectares; lift irrigation schemes face water stress.
Farmers urged to adopt less water‑intensive crops and enroll in crop insurance.
Power supply for lift systems to be ensured by Transco; groundwater likely sufficient for Kharif.
- Who
- District Collector Kirti Chekuri and committee members including MLAs Vegulla Jogeswara Rao and Nallamilli Ramakrishna Reddy
- What
- Meeting to plan irrigation and water management for Kharif 2026 under Super El Nino conditions
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Rajamahendravaram, East Godavari District
- Why
- To address water shortages caused by a 60% rainfall deficit and ensure irrigation for farmers
- Event
- East Godavari District Irrigation Advisory Committee meeting
- Date
- Thursday
- Location
- Rajamahendravaram, East Godavari District
- Key Decision
- Fill all 22 lift irrigation tanks within 10 days
- Water Shortage Focus
- Rangampeta tank
- Rainfall Deficit
- 60%