Archive · 28 Jul 2026
BJP Leader Warns of Severe Drought
A BJP leader named Midathala Ramesh is worried about a very bad drought this year.
He thinks the Srisailam dam, which is in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, needs to save all its water for drinking.
He said this because the dam hasn't gotten much water recently, and he's afraid it could be worse than a bad drought in 1997.
He wants the governments to save water for drinking and not use it for other things.
Other BJP leaders were there too.
BJP leader Midathala Ramesh urges 'water emergency' at Srisailam dam.
Concerns over severe drought due to anticipated El Niño effect.
Srisailam reservoir has not received significant inflows.
Appeal to store water exclusively for drinking purposes.
Warning of potential drought worse than the 1997 drought.
- Who
- BJP Namami Gange state convener Midathala Ramesh
- What
- Urged declaration of 'water emergency' at Srisailam dam
- When
- Monday
- Where
- Nellore collectorate, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
- Why
- Due to fears of severe drought and low water inflows
BJP's Drought Warning
Government Response
Drought Severity
BJP's Drought Warning
The situation could be worse than the 1997 drought due to El Niño.
Government Response
Government has not yet responded to the warning.
Water Conservation
BJP's Drought Warning
Water should be conserved exclusively for drinking purposes.
Government Response
No official statement on water conservation measures.
- Location
- Srisailam Dam, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
- Date
- Monday
- Key Figures
- Midathala Ramesh, A.V. Subbaiah, D. Penchalaiah
- Issue
- Water emergency and drought fears
- Project
- Telugu Ganga Project
