Archive · 25 Jun 2025
Munneru Retaining Wall Construction Expedited to Combat Flood Threat
The government is building a wall to protect the Munneru river area from flooding because monsoon season has started.
The local leader wants the wall built quickly.
They are watching the water levels of rivers upstream to know when to worry about floods.
The wall will be 17 kilometers long.
Construction is happening on land that the government owns or where people agree to the project.
They are also working on giving land to people who need to move.
They have made progress on the earthwork and cement work so far.
District administration is expediting the construction of the Munneru Retaining Wall.
The District Collector urged officials to prevent damage from potential Munneru floods.
Officials are monitoring water levels and flow rates of upstream reservoirs.
The retaining wall construction is planned to be 17 km long on both sides of the Munneru river.
41% of the earthwork and 32% of the cement concrete work are complete.
- Who
- District Collector Anudeep Durishetty and local officials.
- What
- Construction of the Munneru Retaining Wall to prevent flood damage.
- When
- As the Southwest Monsoon begins, and on Tuesday specifically, the District Collector urged officials.
- Where
- Banks of the Munneru river in Khammam district.
- Why
- To prevent damage from potential floods during the monsoon season.
- Project
- Munneru Retaining Wall Construction
- Location
- Khammam district
- Initiator
- District Collector Anudeep Durishetty
- Objective
- Flood Prevention
- Retaining Wall Length
- 17 km
- Earthwork Completion
- 41%
- Concrete Completion
- 32%