Archive · 30 Jan 2026
Medigadda Barrage Needs Urgent Repairs
The Medigadda barrage in Telangana is in big trouble.
The government says it's one of the most dangerous dams in India because it has serious problems.
If these problems aren't fixed soon, the dam could fail.
There are only two other dams in the whole country that are in as bad shape.
The government has asked Telangana to fix the dam quickly.
The dam is owned by the irrigation department, so it's their job to make sure it's safe.
The government checked all the dams after the monsoon in 2025 and found that this one needs urgent help.
Medigadda barrage in Telangana is categorized as Category-I, indicating serious deficiencies that could lead to failure if not addressed.
Only two other dams in India (Lower Khajuri dam in Uttar Pradesh and Bokaro barrage in Jharkhand) are in Category-I.
The responsibility for the safety of dams, including their operation and maintenance, lies with the dam owners (Irrigation Department in Telangana's case).
The NDSA's post-monsoon inspection reports of 2025 reflect serious safety concerns and vulnerabilities that demand urgent intervention.
Telangana has been requested to implement the various preventive and mitigating measures recommended by the NDSA to safeguard the structure's integrity and resilience.
- Who
- National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA) and the Ministry of Jal Shakti
- What
- Medigadda barrage in Telangana has been categorized as Category-I, indicating serious deficiencies that could lead to failure if not addressed
- When
- The information was announced in the Lok Sabha on a Thursday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Medigadda barrage in Telangana, India
- Why
- The NDSA's post-monsoon inspections in 2025 revealed serious safety concerns and vulnerabilities that demand urgent intervention
- Category
- Category-I
- Location
- Telangana
- Other Dams in Category-I
- Lower Khajuri dam (Uttar Pradesh), Bokaro barrage (Jharkhand)
- Number of Dams in Category-II
- 216
- Responsibility for Dam Safety
- Dam owners (Irrigation Department in Telangana's case)
- Inspection Year
- 2025
- Authority
- National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA)
