Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Godavari Water Supports Krishna Delta Amid Low Reservoir Levels
The Andhra Pradesh government is using water from the Godavari River to help farmers in the Krishna delta.
This is because there hasn't been enough rain, and the reservoirs are not full.
The government is pumping water through a special project called Pattiseema Lift Irrigation.
So far, they have moved 8 TMC feet of water to help farmers grow crops like paddy.
However, some farmers are worried because they might not get enough water.
If they don't get water by August 15, they might not plant crops this season and instead grow pulses later.
Godavari water is being diverted to the Krishna delta to support irrigation and drinking water needs.
Low reservoir levels in Srisailam, Nagarjunasagar, and Pulichintala due to poor rainfall and El Nino.
Around 8 TMC feet of water has been diverted so far, supporting 13.08 lakh acres of farmland.
Farmers are uncertain about water supply and may skip Kharif cultivation if water remains unavailable.
Water Resources officials are monitoring water levels round the clock to ensure adequate supply.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh government, Water Resources department, Farmers in Krishna delta
- What
- Diversion of Godavari water to Krishna delta for irrigation and drinking water
- When
- Started on July 8, ongoing
- Where
- Krishna delta, Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- Low reservoir levels due to poor rainfall and El Nino factor
Government Action
Farmers' Uncertainty
Water Supply
Government Action
The Andhra Pradesh government is actively diverting Godavari water to the Krishna delta to support irrigation and drinking water needs.
Farmers' Uncertainty
Farmers are facing uncertainty and may skip Kharif cultivation if water remains unavailable, potentially shifting to pulses as an early Rabi crop.
- Godavari Water Discharge
- 2,200 cusecs downstream from Sir Arthur Cotton Barrage, 14,700 cusecs into irrigation canals
- Water Diverted So Far
- 8 TMC feet
- Command Area in Krishna District
- 3.5 lakh acres
- Total Command Area
- 13.08 lakh acres across NTR, Krishna, and Palnadu districts
- Srisailam Reservoir Status
- 41.41 TMC feet (19.23%)
- Nagarjunasagar Reservoir Status
- 137.32 TMC feet (44%)
- Pulichintala Reservoir Status
- 29.32 TMC feet (63%)
- Prakasam Barrage Status
- 2.97 TMC feet (96%)
- Sir Arthur Cotton Barrage Status
- 2.93 TMC feet (100%)