Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Telangana Objects to Andhra Pradesh's Water Release at Dam
Imagine two states, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, sharing water from a big lake.
Telangana is upset because Andhra Pradesh is taking water without asking first.
Telangana officials say Andhra Pradesh isn't allowed to do this and they haven't been told anything about it.
Officials from Telangana tried to stop them, but they were blocked.
Telangana is worried this will mean less water for them.
They've complained before that Andhra Pradesh has been taking too much water in the past.
It's like a disagreement between neighbors about who gets to use the water.
Telangana officials object to Andhra Pradesh drawing water into the right canal.
Telangana officials were not informed of Andhra Pradesh's actions and did not have permission from KRMB.
Telangana officials were blocked from accessing certain dam gates by CRPF personnel.
Telangana has previously complained to KRMB about illegal water withdrawals by Andhra Pradesh.
The incident highlights ongoing water-sharing disputes between the two states.
- Who
- Telangana and Andhra Pradesh officials, along with KRMB.
- What
- Telangana officials are objecting to Andhra Pradesh drawing water from the Nagarjunasagar dam.
- When
- Thursday (as of article's publishing).
- Where
- Nagarjunasagar dam.
- Why
- Telangana objects to unauthorized water usage and alleges previous violations of water-sharing agreements by Andhra Pradesh.
Telangana's Perspective
Andhra Pradesh's Perspective (Not Available)
Water Rights
Telangana's Perspective
Andhra Pradesh is drawing water without KRMB permission.
Andhra Pradesh's Perspective (Not Available)
Andhra Pradesh's perspective not available in article.
- Dispute
- Water sharing from Nagarjunasagar dam
- Involved States
- Telangana and Andhra Pradesh
- Water Drawal
- 500 cusecs (allegedly by Andhra Pradesh)
- Key Body
- Krishna River Board Management (KRMB)
- Telangana's Action
- Letter to KRMB to stop Andhra Pradesh