Archive · 12 Oct 2026
Sriramsagar Releases Water for Agriculture and Drinking Needs
Officials released water from the Sriramsagar project into canals in Telangana.
The largest share went to the Kakatiya canal.
The water is needed for farming and drinking in six districts.
The reservoir was below its full level, and officials said there were no inflows at the time of the release.
It held 44.713 TMC of water.
Since June 1, the Godavari has added water to the project, and some water has also been released.
Officials had previously released canal water for Ganesh idol immersion and warned people to stay away from canal banks.
Officials released 9,152 cusecs from Sriramsagar on Sunday into several canals and outlets.
The Kakatiya main canal received 6,500 cusecs, the largest listed allocation.
The reservoir held 44.713 TMC, with its water level at 1,079.90 feet against a full level of 1,090 feet.
Despite no current inflows, releases were made to support agriculture and drinking water needs across six districts.
Since June 1, 2026, the Godavari has brought 42.618 TMC into the project, while 13.911 TMC has flowed out.
- Who
- Telangana Irrigation officials
- What
- Released 9,152 cusecs of water from the Sriramsagar project into canals and other outlets.
- When
- Sunday; the article does not specify the date.
- Where
- Sriramsagar project and its canals in Telangana.
- Why
- To meet agriculture and drinking water needs in Nizamabad, Nirmal, Adilabad, Kamareddy, Jagtial, and Karimnagar districts.
Water release
Reservoir constraints
Meeting water needs
Water release
Officials released water to meet agricultural and drinking water needs in six districts.
Reservoir constraints
The project had no current inflows, stood below its full reservoir level, and was expected to lose water through evaporation.
- Total release
- 9,152 cusecs
- Reservoir level
- 1,079.90 feet; full reservoir level is 1,090.00 feet
- Available storage
- 44.713 TMC
- Kakatiya main canal release
- 6,500 cusecs
- Other listed releases
- Mission Bhageeratha: 231; Alisagar: 540; Gutpa: 405; Saraswati canal: 670; Laxmi canal: 285 cusecs
- Godavari inflow since June 1, 2026
- 42.618 TMC
- Outflow since June 1, 2026
- 13.911 TMC through Sunday
- Expected evaporation losses
- 521 cusecs