Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Farmers face severe water shortage in Krishna delta
Farmers in the Krishna eastern delta are struggling because there isn't enough water for their crops.
Even though there is water in the Krishna and Godavari rivers, the farmers say the government isn't providing enough water through the canals.
This is causing their paddy fields to dry up and crack.
The government has started releasing water, but farmers in some areas still aren't getting enough.
They are also upset because the government is removing motors that help them lift water into their tanks.
Without enough water, the farmers are worried they will lose their crops.
Farmers in Krishna, NTR, and Eluru districts face severe water shortage for paddy transplantation.
Only 20% of the targeted 6.5 lakh acres have been covered under paddy transplantation.
Irregular and inadequate water supply from the Krishna and Godavari rivers is causing crops to dry up.
Farmers allege that the removal of unauthorized motors disrupts their ability to lift Godavari water into tanks.
The water resources department insists on removing unauthorized motors to ensure water supply to tail-end areas.
- Who
- Farmers in Krishna, NTR, and Eluru districts
- What
- Severe water shortage affecting paddy transplantation and crop growth
- When
- July 1, kharif season
- Where
- Krishna eastern delta, including villages like Mustabada, Surampalli, Madalavarigudem, Nunna, and Pathapadu
- Why
- Irregular and inadequate water supply from the Krishna and Godavari rivers, removal of unauthorized motors
Farmers' Perspective
Government's Perspective
Water Supply
Farmers' Perspective
Farmers allege that the water supply has been irregular and inadequate, leading to crop losses.
Government's Perspective
The government has begun releasing irrigation water into the canal network but faces challenges in ensuring adequate supply to all areas.
Unauthorized Motors
Farmers' Perspective
Farmers argue that the removal of unauthorized motors disrupts their ability to lift Godavari water into tanks, essential for their crops.
Government's Perspective
The water resources department insists on removing unauthorized motors to ensure water supply to tail-end areas and maintain the water level at Prakasam Barrage.
- Affected Districts
- Krishna, NTR, Eluru
- Targeted Paddy Transplantation Area
- 6.5 lakh acres
- Current Paddy Transplantation Coverage
- 20% of targeted area
- Irrigation Source
- Krishna and Godavari rivers
- Critical Infrastructure
- Krishna eastern delta canal system, Polavaram Right Main Canal, Pattiseema Lift Irrigation Scheme
- Water Level at Prakasam Barrage
- Below 12 feet