Archive · 22 Aug 2026
Minister Urges Nagarjuna Sagar Water Conservation for Hyderabad
The weather department has warned that there may not be enough rain in September and October.
This could happen because of El Niño.
Nagarjuna Sagar has water that may be needed later.
Officials want to save some of that water for Hyderabad’s drinking needs during summer.
They also need to provide water for farms.
Irrigation Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy said the available water must be used carefully.
He said drinking water and farming should both be treated as important.
Irrigation Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy said rainfall may be inadequate during September and October.
He attributed the warning to the possible impact of El Niño.
Water in Nagarjuna Sagar may need to be conserved for Hyderabad’s drinking needs through summer.
Reddy urged cautious use of available water supplies.
He said agricultural and drinking-water requirements must receive equal importance.
- Who
- Irrigation Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy and the Meteorological Department.
- What
- Officials warned of potentially inadequate rainfall and urged careful conservation and use of Nagarjuna Sagar water.
- When
- The statement was made on Friday; the rainfall concern applies to September and October, with water needed through the coming summer.
- Where
- Nagarjuna Sagar and Hyderabad.
- Why
- Possible El Niño-related rainfall shortages could reduce water availability, requiring supplies to be balanced between drinking water and agriculture.
- Minister
- Uttam Kumar Reddy
- Rainfall warning
- There may not be adequate rainfall during September and October.
- Weather factor
- The warning was linked to the impact of El Niño.
- Water source
- Nagarjuna Sagar
- Planned use
- Water may be conserved for Hyderabad’s drinking-water requirements through the coming summer.
- Allocation priority
- Agricultural and drinking-water needs should receive equal importance.