Archive · 27 Aug 2026
Harish Rao Accuses Andhra Pradesh of Unauthorized Krishna Water Drawal
BRS leader T. Harish Rao says Andhra Pradesh is taking water from the Krishna River through Nagarjunasagar’s Right Canal.
He says this happened before the water board gave permission.
Andhra Pradesh had asked for 47 TMC of water, but no decision had been made.
Harish Rao wants the Krishna River Management Board to stop the drawal.
He says the canal and project are managed by Telangana.
He blamed Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy for not acting strongly enough.
Harish Rao also alleged that Andhra Pradesh was taking 11 TMC from Srisailam through the Veligonda tunnel.
He said the drawal was especially serious because drought conditions had begun.
The articles report Harish Rao’s allegations and do not include responses from Andhra Pradesh or the Telangana government.
BRS leader T. Harish Rao alleged that Andhra Pradesh began drawing Krishna water through Nagarjunasagar’s Right Canal on Wednesday.
He demanded that the Krishna River Management Board immediately stop the alleged drawal.
Harish Rao said Andhra Pradesh had sought 47 TMC of Krishna water, but the KRMB Three-Member Committee had not approved the request.
He criticized Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and the Congress government for allegedly failing to protect Telangana’s water interests.
He also alleged that Andhra Pradesh was diverting 11 TMC from Srisailam through the Veligonda tunnel amid drought conditions.
- Who
- T. Harish Rao, a senior BRS leader and former Telangana irrigation minister, accused Andhra Pradesh and criticized Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy.
- What
- Harish Rao alleged that Andhra Pradesh was drawing Krishna River water through Nagarjunasagar’s Right Canal without KRMB approval and diverting additional water from Srisailam.
- When
- The Nagarjunasagar drawal reportedly began on Wednesday; Andhra Pradesh’s 47-TMC request remained undecided after the relevant committee meeting was postponed or concluded without an allocation decision.
- Where
- Nagarjunasagar in Nalgonda district and Srisailam reservoir.
- Why
- Harish Rao said Andhra Pradesh was drawing water before a decision on its allocation request and alleged that Telangana’s water interests were being compromised.
- Accuser
- T. Harish Rao, senior BRS leader and former Telangana irrigation minister
- River system
- Krishna River
- Reported drawal
- Water flowing toward Andhra Pradesh through Nagarjunasagar’s Right Canal
- Requested allocation
- Andhra Pradesh sought 47 TMC of Krishna water
- Additional alleged diversion
- 11 TMC from Srisailam through the Veligonda tunnel
- Regulatory body
- Krishna River Management Board
- Reported timing
- The Nagarjunasagar drawal began on Wednesday
