Archive · 28 Jul 2026
Farmers seek Godavari water for Krishna delta
Farmers in the Krishna district are facing a big problem because there is not enough water for their crops and drinking.
They want the government to let them use water from the Godavari river through a special canal.
A former MLA, Dr Vallabhaneni Vamsi Mohan, is helping them by talking to the Chief Minister.
He saw how bad the situation is and promised to help.
The farmers have already spent a lot of money on their crops and are worried about losing everything.
The government has taken away some of the water pumps, making the situation worse.
The farmers and their supporters believe that using the Godavari river water is very important to save their crops and drinking water.
Farmers in Krishna district are facing severe water shortages affecting crops and drinking water.
Dr Vallabhaneni Vamsi Mohan, a former MLA, is advocating for the use of Godavari river water through the Polavaram Right Main Canal.
The government has removed irrigation motors and disconnected power supply, worsening the situation.
Farmers have invested heavily in their crops and are at risk of significant losses.
Vamsi Mohan plans to meet with the Chief Minister to discuss the farmers' concerns.
- Who
- Farmers from NTR and Krishna districts, Dr Vallabhaneni Vamsi Mohan
- What
- Request to lift Godavari river water from the Polavaram Right Main Canal
- When
- Monday
- Where
- Gannavaram mandal, Krishna district
- Why
- To protect standing crops, paddy nurseries, and drinking water sources due to drought conditions
Farmers and Supporters
Government
Water Usage from Polavaram Right Main Canal
Farmers and Supporters
Farmers and supporters argue that lifting Godavari river water from the Polavaram Right Main Canal is crucial to protect standing crops, paddy nurseries, and drinking water sources, especially given the current drought conditions.
Government
The government has removed irrigation motors and disconnected power supply, citing reasons not explicitly stated in the article, which has led to the drying up of paddy fields and drinking water sources.
- Location
- Gannavaram mandal, Krishna district
- Key Figures
- Dr Vallabhaneni Vamsi Mohan, Annavarapu Elizabeth Rani, Anagani Ravi
- Affected Areas
- Tempalli, Veerapanenigudem, Kottagudem villages
- Project
- Pattiseema Lift Irrigation Scheme
- Farmers' Investment
- Rs 20,000 to Rs 30,000 per acre