Archive · 19 Aug 2026
Prakasam Collector Assures Public Of Uninterrupted Drinking Water Supply
The district collector said people should have enough drinking water.
Officials are checking water supplies regularly.
They are also checking water for about 37 lakh cattle.
More than 12,000 borewells have been mapped for cattle water needs.
Summer tanks have been filled with water from two reservoirs.
Local ponds are holding about 55 percent of their capacity.
More water from Nagarjuna Sagar is expected by the end of next month.
People can call 1077 if they have a water problem, and tankers will be sent where needed.
Prakasam Collector P. Raja Babu said drinking water supply will not be disrupted.
Officials are monitoring water availability for people and the district’s 37 lakh cattle.
A total of 12,131 borewells have been mapped to provide water for cattle.
Summer storage tanks were filled using water from Ramateertham and Gundlakamma reservoirs.
A toll-free 1077 call centre operates from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., with complaints promised resolution within 24 hours.
- Who
- Prakasam district Collector P. Raja Babu and the district administration.
- What
- The administration assured the public that drinking water supply would not be disrupted and outlined water-monitoring measures.
- When
- The assurance was given at a press meet on Tuesday; Nagarjuna Sagar water is expected by the end of next month.
- Where
- Prakasam district, with the press meet held in Ongole.
- Why
- To ensure water availability for residents and cattle during the summer and respond to supply complaints.
- District
- Prakasam district
- Collector
- P. Raja Babu
- Cattle population
- 37 lakh cattle
- Mapped borewells
- 12,131 borewells for cattle water supply
- Pond storage
- About 55 percent water level in local ponds
- Helpline
- Toll-free number 1077, operating from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Complaint response
- Complaints are expected to be resolved within 24 hours
- Additional supply
- Nagarjuna Sagar water is expected by the end of next month