Archive · 8 Sep 2026
Telangana and Andhra Pradesh Clash Over Krishna, Godavari Waters
Telangana and Andhra Pradesh argued about how to share river water.
The disagreement involved the Krishna and Godavari rivers.
Telangana said it needs water for people to drink around Nagarjuna Sagar.
It also defended making electricity at the Srisailam power station because that helps move water downstream.
Andhra Pradesh wanted Telangana to stop generating power there immediately.
Telangana accused Andhra Pradesh of taking more water than its stated limit through a regulator.
The two states also disagreed about where a planned Godavari-Kaveri link should draw water.
The Central Water Commission will prepare the project plan and review formal complaints.
Telangana and Andhra Pradesh disputed Krishna and Godavari water use at a Central Water Commission meeting in New Delhi.
Telangana defended hydel generation at Srisailam, saying it supports drinking-water needs at Nagarjuna Sagar.
Telangana alleged Andhra Pradesh diverted 30 TMC of its 34 TMC limit through Pothireddypadu.
The Central Water Commission said it would prepare the Godavari-Kaveri interlinking blueprint, with Sammakka Sagar a likely off-take point.
Telangana opposed using Polavaram as the off-take point and rejected revisiting existing Godavari allocations.
- Who
- Officials from Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, with the Central Water Commission, took part in the dispute.
- What
- The states disputed Krishna and Godavari water use, hydel generation, existing allocations, and the design of the Godavari-Kaveri interlinking project.
- When
- The meeting took place on Monday.
- Where
- The Central Water Commission meeting was held in New Delhi.
- Why
- Telangana and Andhra Pradesh have differing claims about drinking-water needs, water diversions, river allocations, and the location of an interlinking-project off-take point.
Telangana’s Position
Andhra Pradesh’s Position
Srisailam power generation
Telangana’s Position
Telangana said continuing hydel generation at Srisailam Left Bank Power Station helps maintain downstream flow and meet drinking-water needs at Nagarjuna Sagar.
Andhra Pradesh’s Position
Andhra Pradesh demanded an immediate halt to power generation at Srisailam.
Water diversion
Telangana’s Position
Telangana denied unauthorized diversion and alleged that Andhra Pradesh diverted 30 TMC of its 34 TMC limit through Pothireddypadu, exceeding drinking-water allocations.
Andhra Pradesh’s Position
Andhra Pradesh raised concerns about Telangana’s water use and sought an end to what it viewed as improper operations.
Godavari-Kaveri interlinking
Telangana’s Position
Telangana supported Sammakka Sagar as the likely off-take point, opposed Polavaram, and said changes could reduce its water share.
Andhra Pradesh’s Position
Andhra Pradesh insisted that Polavaram should be selected as the off-take point and sought a reassessment of Godavari water availability.
- Meeting
- Central Water Commission meeting in New Delhi
- Rivers
- Krishna and Godavari
- Telangana position
- Drinking-water needs at Nagarjuna Sagar should remain the priority
- Power generation
- Telangana defended ongoing hydel generation at Srisailam Left Bank Power Station
- Telangana allegation
- Andhra Pradesh diverted 30 TMC of a stated 34 TMC limit through Pothireddypadu Head Regulator
- Interlinking plan
- The Central Water Commission will prepare the Godavari-Kaveri blueprint
- Disputed off-take point
- Telangana backed Sammakka Sagar, while Andhra Pradesh insisted on Polavaram