Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Congress Protests Kurnool's Worsening Water Crisis
In Kurnool, Congress leaders and farmers protested to ask for help with the bad water situation.
They said many villages don't have enough water because it hasn't rained much and the weather is changing.
They want the government to send water from a big project and finish building two other projects to make sure there's enough water in the future.
They are upset that past governments didn't fix these problems.
Many leaders joined the protest to support this cause.
Congress leaders and farmers protested in Kurnool to address the severe water crisis.
50 villages in Kallur and Kodumur mandals are facing severe water scarcity due to inadequate rainfall and El Niño-induced climatic changes.
Farmers have suffered heavy losses due to failed crops during prolonged dry spells.
Protestors demanded the immediate release of water from the Gajuladinne Project and completion of the Vedavathi and Gundrevula Projects.
Criticism was directed at successive regimes for failing to address irrigation concerns.
- Who
- Congress leaders, farmers, and party workers
- What
- Protest demanding urgent measures to address the drinking water crisis
- When
- Monday
- Where
- District Collectorate, Kurnool
- Why
- To address severe water scarcity and drought-like conditions in villages along the Handri river basin
Congress Party
State Government
Addressing Water Crisis
Congress Party
Demands immediate release of water from Gajuladinne Project and completion of Vedavathi and Gundrevula Projects for long-term solutions.
State Government
No direct response mentioned in the article.
- Location
- Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh
- Affected Villages
- 50 villages in Kallur and Kodumur mandals
- Key Projects
- Gajuladinne Project, Vedavathi Project, Gundrevula Project
- Protest Organizers
- Handri Catchment Protection Committee, Congress leaders, farmers
- Protest Date
- Monday