Archive · 23 May 2025
KRMB to Release Water for Drinking Needs of Telangana and AP
The Krishna River Management Board (KRMB) is giving water to Andhra Pradesh and Telangana for drinking.
Telangana will receive 10.26 units of water, and Andhra Pradesh will get 4 units.
Because the water levels are low, the board is lowering the minimum water level of the Nagarjunasagar project.
Water release from Nagarjunasagar will begin on May 22.
Water will be taken from Srisailam to meet Telangana's needs until July 31.
The goal is to ensure both states have enough water for drinking amid the shortage.
Both states are encouraged to use the water efficiently, if possible with power generation.
KRMB approved water release to meet drinking water needs of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
Telangana is allocated 10.26 tmcft of water; Andhra Pradesh, 4 tmcft.
Nagarjunasagar project's minimum draw down level is lowered to 505 feet.
Water release from Nagarjunasagar will begin May 22, at a rate of 5,500 cusecs.
Srisailam reservoir to supply Telangana's needs until July 31.
- Who
- Krishna River Management Board (KRMB), Telangana and Andhra Pradesh
- What
- KRMB allocated water from Srisailam and Nagarjunasagar dams for drinking water
- When
- Release begins May 22; Srisailam usage until July 31
- Where
- Srisailam and Nagarjunasagar projects, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
- Why
- To meet drinking water needs
Water Levels
Water Users
Environmental Concerns
Water Levels
Lowering dam levels may impact the environment and could lead to shortages for other needs.
Water Users
N/A
- Telangana Allocation
- 10.26 tmcft
- Andhra Pradesh Allocation
- 4 tmcft
- Dams Involved
- Srisailam, Nagarjunasagar
- Purpose
- Drinking water
- Release Start Date
- May 22
- Minimum Draw Down Levels
- 505 feet (Nagarjunasagar)
