Archive · 5 Sep 2026
Kakani Demands Immediate Srisailam Water Release for Nellore
Kakani Govardhan Reddy says farmers and families in Nellore need more water.
He wants water released from the Srisailam reservoir immediately.
He visited two villages and saw that fields were very dry.
Kakani said the government has delayed sending water to Somasila reservoir.
He also said farmers were not given short-duration seeds for other crops.
He warned that poor water management could cause shortages for people and animals.
He said cattle owners might have to move their animals to find water and food.
His party plans to hold a protest at Nellore Barrage on September 8.
Former Minister Kakani Govardhan Reddy demanded immediate release of water from Srisailam reservoir for Nellore’s irrigation and drinking-water needs.
Kakani inspected agricultural and irrigation conditions in Chavatapalem and Dammayapalem villages on Friday.
He alleged that the government delayed diverting water to Somasila reservoir despite sufficient water in Srisailam Dam.
Kakani also accused the government of failing to provide short-duration seeds for alternative crops.
The YSRCP leader announced a September 8 protest at Nellore Barrage over the lack of irrigation water.
- Who
- Former Minister and YSRCP district president Dr Kakani Govardhan Reddy, along with party leaders.
- What
- He demanded immediate release of Srisailam reservoir water and announced a protest over irrigation shortages.
- When
- The village inspection took place on Friday; the protest is planned for September 8, with no year specified.
- Where
- The inspection covered Chavatapalem and Dammayapalem villages in Nellore district, and the protest will be held at Nellore Barrage.
- Why
- He said water is needed for farming and drinking, and warned that shortages could affect people, livestock, and crops.
- Demand
- Immediate release of water from Srisailam reservoir
- Affected needs
- Irrigation and drinking water in Nellore district
- Alleged delay
- Diversion of water to Somasila reservoir
- Additional criticism
- Failure to supply short-duration seeds for alternative crops
- Protest date
- September 8
- Protest location
- Nellore Barrage
- Potential impact
- Drinking-water and livestock water shortages