Archive · 29 Aug 2026
Kakani Criticises AP Government Over Nellore Water Management
Kakani Govardhan Reddy said two reservoirs near Nellore do not have much water.
He said Somasila and Kandaleru were only about one-quarter full.
He also said the Srisailam reservoir had much more water.
Kakani claimed the government was not sending enough water to Nellore from Srisailam.
He warned that farmers could suffer if it does not rain.
He blamed political decisions for the water situation.
He asked the government to review the reservoirs and release water.
His party said it would continue supporting Nellore’s farmers.
Former minister Kakani Govardhan Reddy accused the Andhra Pradesh government of mishandling water resources.
Somasila and Kandaleru reservoirs reportedly held around 25 per cent water storage.
Kakani said Srisailam reservoir held nearly 71 per cent water.
He alleged water was not being released to Nellore through the Pothireddypadu Head Regulator.
Kakani urged an immediate review and action to protect farmers if rains fail.
- Who
- Former minister and YSRC leader Kakani Govardhan Reddy criticised the Andhra Pradesh government.
- What
- He alleged poor management of water in the Somasila and Kandaleru reservoirs and sought water releases.
- When
- The report does not specify when the media briefing took place.
- Where
- Kakani spoke at the YSRC district party office in Nellore.
- Why
- He said farmers could face hardship if rains fail and urged action to protect their interests.
- Somasila and Kandaleru storage
- Around 25 per cent, according to Kakani Govardhan Reddy.
- Srisailam storage
- Nearly 71 per cent, according to Kakani.
- Requested water route
- Water should be released through the Pothireddypadu Head Regulator.
- Main allegation
- Kakani alleged that the government was failing to manage water resources adequately.
- Political allegation
- He claimed political considerations were influencing water management.
- Requested action
- He called for an immediate review of water availability and releases to protect farmers.