Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Telangana Averts Water Crisis in Khammam
The Telangana government is taking steps to make sure that Khammam district has enough drinking water.
They are moving water from the Godavari river to different places using special canals.
The Deputy Chief Minister checked the work and told officials to fill up big water tanks.
This is important because of a weather condition called El Niño, which can make it harder to have enough water.
The government wants to make sure everyone in Khammam has water, even during dry times.
Telangana government is taking measures to prevent a drinking water shortage in Khammam due to El Niño.
Godavari waters are being diverted to the Wyra reservoir to augment water availability.
Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu inspected the water diversion works and directed officials to fill major tanks.
The government aims to ensure uninterrupted drinking water supply to every habitation in Khammam.
Key officials including Khammam District Collector Divakar T.S. and Wyra MLA Maloth Ramdas Naik were present during the inspection.
- Who
- Telangana government, Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu, Khammam District Collector Divakar T.S., Wyra MLA Maloth Ramdas Naik
- What
- Measures to avert drinking water crisis in Khammam
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Khammam, Telangana
- Why
- To ensure uninterrupted drinking water supply amid El Niño weather conditions
Government Measures
El Niño Challenges
Water Diversion
Government Measures
The government is diverting Godavari waters to ensure water supply.
El Niño Challenges
El Niño conditions pose challenges to water availability.
Infrastructure Readiness
Government Measures
Infrastructure like Rajiv Canal and NSP Main Branch Canal is being utilized effectively.
El Niño Challenges
El Niño may strain existing water management systems.
- Location
- Khammam, Telangana
- Key Officials
- Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu, Khammam District Collector Divakar T.S., Wyra MLA Maloth Ramdas Naik
- Water Sources
- Godavari backwaters, Dummugudem, Rajiv Canal, Nagarjunasagar Project (NSP) Main Branch Canal, Wyra reservoir
- Action Plan
- Comprehensive action plan to prevent drinking water shortage
- Weather Condition
- El Niño
