Archive · 1 Sep 2026
Harish Rao Questions Revanth Reddy Silence Over Veligonda Water Diversion
T. Harish Rao says Andhra Pradesh is taking Krishna River water through a project called Veligonda.
He says Andhra Pradesh describes the water as floodwater.
Harish Rao argues that there is no clear allocation for these flood flows.
He says the water is needed by farmers in parts of Telangana.
He also says several Telangana irrigation projects do not have enough water.
Harish Rao wants Chief Minister Revanth Reddy to explain the government’s response.
He also questioned why the Krishna River Management Board has not stopped or addressed the alleged diversion.
The article does not include responses from the chief minister, Andhra Pradesh or the board.
BRS leader T. Harish Rao accused Andhra Pradesh of diverting Krishna River water through its Veligonda project.
He said Andhra Pradesh was claiming the diversion involved floodwaters despite no established allocation for flood flows.
Harish Rao alleged AP was already drawing Krishna water through Malyala, Muchumarri, Pothireddypadu and the Nagarjuna Sagar Right Canal.
He said the diversion could harm farmers and irrigation projects in Palamuru, Rangareddy, Nalgonda and other Telangana areas.
Harish Rao questioned both Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and the Krishna River Management Board over the alleged diversion.
- Who
- T. Harish Rao, a senior BRS leader and former irrigation minister, criticized Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and questioned Andhra Pradesh’s water use.
- What
- Harish Rao alleged that Andhra Pradesh is diverting Krishna River water through its Veligonda project and said Telangana’s water interests are being undermined.
- Where
- The dispute concerns Krishna River water, Andhra Pradesh’s Veligonda project and irrigation areas in Telangana, including Palamuru, Rangareddy and Nalgonda.
- Why
- Harish Rao said Telangana’s farmers and Krishna basin irrigation projects are facing water shortages while water is being diverted elsewhere.
- Accuser
- T. Harish Rao, senior BRS leader and former irrigation minister
- State accused of diversion
- Andhra Pradesh
- Project named
- Veligonda
- Water source
- Krishna River
- Other routes cited
- Malyala, Muchumarri, Pothireddypadu and the Nagarjuna Sagar Right Canal
- Telangana projects cited
- Bheema, Kalwakurthy, Nettampadu and Koilsagar
- Oversight body
- Krishna River Management Board