Archive · 10 Oct 2026
Sewage Tankers Continue Dumping Waste Near Tungabhadra River
People say sewage tankers are dumping waste into a canal near Masamaseed in Kurnool.
The canal flows into the Tungabhadra River.
Many people in Kurnool rely on the river for drinking water.
Residents worry that the sewage could make the water unsafe and harm nature.
They say the dumping has continued even after the issue was reported before.
They want officials to find and penalize the tanker operators.
They also want vehicles used for dumping to be seized.
Residents say regular checks are needed to stop the pollution.
Tankers are allegedly discharging sewage into a canal near Masamaseed in Kurnool.
The canal eventually joins the Tungabhadra River, a key drinking-water source for Kurnool residents.
Residents say the dumping continues despite earlier coverage by The Hans India on February 23, 2026.
Residents fear untreated wastewater could affect household water quality, public health, and the aquatic environment.
They want tanker operators identified, vehicles seized, penalties imposed, and the canal regularly monitored.
- Who
- Tanker operators are allegedly dumping sewage; Kurnool residents are calling for action from municipal authorities.
- What
- Sewage is reportedly being discharged into a canal that connects to the Tungabhadra River.
- When
- The dumping is reported to be continuing; The Hans India previously highlighted the issue on February 23, 2026.
- Where
- A canal near Masamaseed in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh.
- Why
- Residents say the discharge threatens drinking-water quality, public health, and the aquatic environment.
- Reported activity
- Tankers allegedly dumping sewage into a canal
- Canal location
- Near Masamaseed, Kurnool
- Waterway affected
- The canal eventually joins the Tungabhadra River
- Previous coverage
- The Hans India highlighted the issue on February 23, 2026
- Residents' concern
- Potential effects on drinking-water quality, public health, and aquatic life
- Requested measures
- Identify tanker operators, seize vehicles, impose penalties, and conduct regular inspections