Archive · 2 Aug 2025
Maharashtra Objects to Karnataka's Almatti Dam Height Plan
Maharashtra and Karnataka are in disagreement about raising the Almatti Dam.
Maharashtra worries that increasing the dam's height could cause worse floods, especially in areas like Sangli and Kolhapur.
They've asked the central government to step in.
Karnataka, however, argues they have the right to raise the dam, citing previous court decisions and saying past floods happened before the dam existed.
They view Maharashtra's objections as politically driven.
The main issue revolves around the dam's height and the potential impact on water levels and flood risks.
Maharashtra CM Fadnavis voiced concerns over Karnataka's plan to raise the Almatti Dam's height.
Fadnavis warned the height increase could worsen flood risks in Sangli and Kolhapur districts.
He requested the Union government intervene and instruct Karnataka to reconsider the plan.
Karnataka Minister M.B. Patil labeled Maharashtra's objection as politically motivated.
Patil cited Supreme Court rulings and past reports supporting Karnataka's right to raise the dam's height.
- Who
- Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis, Karnataka Minister M.B. Patil, Union jal shakti minister C.R. Patil.
- What
- Disagreement over raising the height of the Almatti Dam.
- When
- Not explicitly mentioned in the article.
- Where
- Almatti Dam, Sangli and Kolhapur districts of Maharashtra and Karnataka.
- Why
- Maharashtra fears increased flooding, while Karnataka asserts its right to increase the dam's height.
Maharashtra's Concerns
Karnataka's Stance
Flood Risk
Maharashtra's Concerns
Raising dam height will worsen flooding risks.
Karnataka's Stance
Raising the dam height is a right, not a cause of flooding.
Environmental Concerns
Maharashtra's Concerns
Increase siltation and reduced floodwater recession impact the Krishna River.
Karnataka's Stance
Raising the dam will help Karnataka store its share of water.
- Dispute Location
- Almatti Dam
- Involved States
- Maharashtra and Karnataka
- Maharashtra Leader
- Devendra Fadnavis
- Karnataka Minister
- M.B. Patil
- Proposed Dam Height
- 524.256 meters
- Current Dam Height
- 519.6 meters
