Archive · 31 May 2025
Karnataka Aims to Advance Irrigation Projects with Neighbors
Karnataka is hoping to move forward with two major water projects, Almatti dam expansion and the Navali reservoir, because of improved relationships with Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
The Almatti dam expansion aims to increase water storage, while the Navali reservoir hopes to address decreasing storage at the Tungabhadra dam.
Both projects need agreement from neighboring states.
Recent positive signals from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, including promises of cooperation, have made Karnataka officials optimistic.
They are now actively seeking high-level meetings to gain consensus on the projects, focusing on the benefits for all involved.
Karnataka plans to advance two irrigation projects: Almatti dam expansion and the Navali reservoir.
The Almatti dam height increase aims to boost storage capacity to 133 tmcft.
The Navali reservoir is intended to address declining storage in the Tungabhadra dam.
Success relies on gaining consent from neighboring states, particularly Andhra Pradesh.
Positive responses from Telangana and Andhra Pradesh have spurred optimism.
- Who
- Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh governments and water resource officials.
- What
- Pushing forward the Almatti dam expansion and constructing the Navali reservoir.
- When
- Ongoing.
- Where
- Kittur Karnataka and Kalyana Karnataka regions.
- Why
- To enhance water storage and address diminishing capacity.
- Almatti Dam Storage Capacity (Proposed)
- 133 tmcft
- Almatti Dam Storage Capacity (Current)
- 123 tmcft
- Tungabhadra Dam Storage Capacity (Current)
- 99 tmcft
- Affected States
- Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh
- Regions Benefitted
- Kittur Karnataka and Kalyana Karnataka
