Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Farmers Illegally Tap Water from Udhaya Samudram Canal
In Nalgonda district, farmers are illegally taking water from the Udhaya Samudram canal to water their crops because there hasn't been much rain.
This canal is supposed to store water for drinking in the future for over 350 villages.
The authorities have warned that this illegal water use will cause problems for drinking water in August and September.
They are releasing water from the Nagarjunasagar Project to fill the canal, but farmers are using more than 50 big pumps to take water for their fields.
The authorities say this is illegal and will take strict action if it continues.
Farmers are illegally tapping water from the Udhaya Samudram canal for irrigation.
The canal supplies drinking water to over 350 villages in Nalgonda district.
Authorities are releasing 900 cusecs of water from the Nagarjunasagar Project to fill the canal.
More than 50 high capacity pump sets are being used to draw water illegally.
Unauthorized water drawing is depleting the reservoir, affecting future drinking water supply.
- Who
- Farmers and authorities in Nalgonda district
- What
- Illegal tapping of water from Udhaya Samudram canal for irrigation
- When
- Ongoing, despite warnings from authorities
- Where
- Panagal, Nalgonda district, Telangana
- Why
- Scarcity of rains leading to water shortage for irrigation
Farmers' Perspective
Authorities' Perspective
Water Usage
Farmers' Perspective
Farmers are tapping water for irrigation due to rain scarcity.
Authorities' Perspective
Authorities insist water must be preserved for future drinking needs.
Legal Action
Farmers' Perspective
Farmers may argue for their right to irrigate crops during drought.
Authorities' Perspective
Authorities warn of strict action against illegal water drawing.
- Location
- Panagal, Nalgonda district
- Storage Capacity
- 1 TMC
- Affected Villages
- 350+ villages in Nakrekal, Kattangoor, Narketpally, Chityala, Ramannapeta, and Alair mandal
- Water Release
- 900 cusecs from Nagarjunasagar Project to AMRP canal
- Pump Sets
- More than 50 high capacity pump sets
- Impact
- Depletion of water level in the balancing reservoir