Archive · 28 Sep 2026
End-to-End Diaphragm Wall Considered for Medigadda Barrage Repairs
Officials are planning how to repair the damaged Medigadda barrage.
One idea is to build a strong underground wall across the entire barrage.
They may also strengthen and extend structures called stilling basins.
These basins help slow down fast floodwater.
Engineers are studying test results from Medigadda, Annaram and Sundilla.
IIT Bombay and AFRY India are helping examine the results and design the repairs.
The final designs have not been submitted yet.
Officials expect them within two or three weeks.
They hope to start repairs in November or December and finish before the next monsoon in June 2027.
Telangana is considering an end-to-end diaphragm wall for Medigadda barrage’s rehabilitation.
Stilling basins at Medigadda, Annaram and Sundilla may be strengthened and extended.
IIT Bombay and AFRY India are reviewing test reports and preparing rehabilitation designs.
Final designs are expected within two or three weeks, with work planned from November or December.
Uttam Kumar Reddy said Telangana used 340 tmc ft of Godavari water in 2025–26.
- Who
- Telangana Irrigation Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy, with IIT Bombay and AFRY India involved in the technical review.
- What
- Officials are considering an end-to-end diaphragm wall and improvements to stilling basins for rehabilitating the Medigadda barrage and related structures.
- When
- The announcement was made on Sunday; final designs are expected within two or three weeks, with work planned to begin in November or December and finish by June 2027.
- Where
- The Medigadda, Annaram and Sundilla barrages of the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme in Telangana.
- Why
- The proposed measures are intended to protect foundations, slow floodwaters and improve energy dissipation.
Current Telangana Government Position
Previous BRS Government Record
Cause of structural failures
Current Telangana Government Position
Uttam Kumar Reddy alleged that shifting the Pranahita Chevella project from Tummidihatti to Medigadda under the previous BRS government led to consequences including serious structural failures in the barrages.
Previous BRS Government Record
The articles report this allegation but do not include a response from representatives of the previous BRS government.
Original project location
Current Telangana Government Position
Uttam Kumar Reddy said constructing the project at Tummidihatti could have allowed nearly 165 tmc ft of Pranahita water to be used for northern Telangana.
Previous BRS Government Record
The articles state that the previous BRS government shifted the project to Medigadda but do not provide its explanation for the decision.
Godavari water utilisation
Current Telangana Government Position
Uttam Kumar Reddy said Telangana’s 340 tmc ft utilisation in 2025–26 was the highest since state formation and exceeded the previous government’s achievement during its 10-year tenure.
Previous BRS Government Record
The articles provide no alternative utilisation figure or response from the previous BRS government.
- Affected project
- Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme
- Potential Medigadda repair
- An end-to-end diaphragm wall across the barrage
- Other proposed work
- Strengthening and extending downstream stilling basins
- Technical reviewers
- IIT Bombay and AFRY India
- Design status
- Final rehabilitation designs have not yet been submitted
- Expected construction schedule
- Work is planned for November or December, with completion targeted by June 2027
- Reported water utilisation
- 340 tmc ft of Godavari water during 2025–26
