Archive · 30 Aug 2026
Srisailam Reservoir Storage Falls as Irrigation Concerns Grow
The Srisailam reservoir is losing water because there has been little or no rain in August.
Its water storage is now much lower than its recent peak.
Telangana is using some water to make electricity.
Andhra Pradesh is also using water for irrigation projects.
Together, the two states are drawing about 30,259 cusecs.
Farmers in parts of Rayalaseema are worried that there will not be enough water for their crops.
The KC Canal area has not received irrigation water this season.
Officials are watching the reservoir to assess future drinking and farming water supplies.
Srisailam reservoir storage fell to 150.8076 TMC feet from a peak of about 185 TMC.
The water level reached 872.10 feet, below the full reservoir level of 885 feet.
Telangana is drawing about 17,320 cusecs for hydel power generation at Srisailam.
Andhra Pradesh is using water through the Pothireddypadu regulator and the HNSS project.
Farmers fear shortages in Rayalaseema, while the KC Canal ayacut has received no irrigation this season.
- Who
- Water resources officials, the governments of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, and farmers in Rayalaseema are involved.
- What
- Storage in the Srisailam reservoir has declined to 150.8076 TMC feet, raising concerns about water availability.
- When
- The reported water level was recorded by Sunday evening; officials are assessing supplies for the coming weeks.
- Where
- At the Srisailam reservoir, affecting areas including Kurnool, Anantapur, Nandyal and the wider Rayalaseema region.
- Why
- Weak inflows, little or no August rainfall, and ongoing withdrawals for hydel power and irrigation have reduced storage.
- Current storage
- 150.8076 TMC feet
- Recent peak storage
- About 185 TMC feet
- Current water level
- 872.10 feet
- Full reservoir level
- 885 feet
- Combined withdrawals
- About 30,259 cusecs by Telangana and Andhra Pradesh
- Telangana hydel generation
- 8.657 million units, using around 17,320 cusecs
- Previous year comparison
- Storage exceeded 197 TMC feet at the end of August last year