Archive · 5 Jun 2025
Water Management Concerns Arise in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka
Tamil Nadu wants more water from Andhra Pradesh to help supply Chennai.
A project to prevent floods in a Chennai suburb is delayed, worry residents.
Experts suggest fixing local water sources, like lakes, to solve water disputes and reduce dependence on distant dams.
Chennai gets water from far away, but they are looking at getting it from closer and better sources in the future.
This would improve water for everyone and prevent issues.
Tamil Nadu requested Andhra Pradesh to increase water release from Kandaleru reservoir.
Chennai's water supply remains stable despite the request.
Restoration of Keelkattalai surplus course is delayed due to funding issues, raising flood concerns.
Experts advocate for local water source restoration to resolve water disputes.
Bengaluru's reliance on the KRS dam is debated, with calls for lake rejuvenation.
- Who
- Tamil Nadu WRD, Andhra Pradesh govt, residents of Keelkattalai, water experts, and Bengaluru officials.
- What
- Tamil Nadu asked Andhra Pradesh to release more water, Keelkattalai canal restoration delayed, and experts suggest lake restoration.
- When
- Tamil Nadu's request was recent, and the Keelkattalai project delay is ongoing.
- Where
- Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Keelkattalai, Bengaluru, and districts of Karnataka.
- Why
- Tamil Nadu requested more water to secure future supply, Keelkattalai canal restoration delayed due to funds and experts calling for local water source restoration
Water Experts
Bengaluru Water Users
Water Source
Water Experts
Water should be sourced locally by the rejuvenation of local water bodies, reducing the dependence on distant dams.
Bengaluru Water Users
Water from KRS dam is essential to serve the water demand of Bangalore.
- Water Release Requested
- 500 cusecs
- Kandaleru Reservoir
- Source of Water
- Poondi Reservoir Capacity
- 3,231 mcft
- Bengaluru Water Demand (2050)
- 89 tmcft (projected)
Sources
Excess Cauvery water being released from Kabini dam reaches TN
Excess Cauvery water being released from Kabini dam reaches TN
Harangi dam authorities release water, farming preparations begin
Delay in Keelkattalai surplus course restoration raises flood concerns ahead of monsoon in southern suburbs
Release water at 500 cusecs: TN to Andhra Pradesh
