Archive · 15 Aug 2026
Devadula Supplies Irrigation Water as Dry Spell Hits Crops
Farmers in the Warangal area needed water for their crops, but there was not enough rain.
A big water project called the Devadula Lift Irrigation Scheme is helping by lifting water from the Godavari river to fill reservoirs.
For the past month, workers pumped and stored water so that there is enough during the dry spell.
Several reservoirs are now holding more than half of their water capacity.
The water is released little by little in an on-and-off pattern so it can reach fields far away from the reservoirs.
A leader named Kadiyam Srihari released water from reservoirs and said protecting farmers' crops is the government's top priority.
He told farmers not to start planting new paddy and to use every drop of water carefully.
He said Devadula is the only irrigation project in the State releasing water right now.
Srihari said two political parties, the BRS and BJP, are spreading false information about the Congress government.
He also announced a new 220 kV electricity substation costing Rs 100 crore for the area.
The Devadula Lift Irrigation Scheme is supplying water to reservoirs and crop canals to protect standing paddy and dryland crops amid a dry spell in the erstwhile Warangal district.
Former deputy chief minister and Station Ghanpur MLA Kadiyam Srihari (also spelled Kadiam) credited advance pumping and close monitoring over the past month, saying Devadula is the only State project currently releasing irrigation water.
Reservoirs including Dharmasagar, Ghanpur, Aswaraopalli, Gandi Ramaram, Nawabpet and Bommakuru are holding more than 50 per cent of capacity, though one article listed only five reservoirs.
Water is released on an on-and-off basis, about 15 days of release followed by 15 days of pumping to replenish, with Gandi Ramaram scheduled for August 14 and Bommakuru for August 15.
Srihari advised farmers to avoid fresh paddy cultivation and use water judiciously, and criticised the BRS and BJP for allegedly spreading misinformation about the Congress government, noting the BRS was in power when the Medigadda barrage was damaged.
- Who
- Former deputy chief minister and Station Ghanpur MLA Kadiyam Srihari (also spelled Kadiam Srihari), with irrigation officials, public representatives and farmers.
- What
- The Devadula Lift Irrigation Scheme released irrigation water on an on-and-off basis to reservoirs and crop canals, including at Aswaraopalli and Mallanna Gandi reservoirs, to protect standing paddy and dryland crops.
- When
- Statements on Thursday, August 14; Aswaraopalli was released on Wednesday, August 13 per one report (another describes a Thursday release), with Gandi Ramaram on August 14 and Bommakuru on August 15.
- Where
- Erstwhile Warangal district, including Warangal, Hanumakonda and Jangaon (Station Ghanpur), covering reservoirs Dharmasagar, Ghanpur, Aswaraopalli, Gandi Ramaram, Nawabpet, Bommakuru and Mallanna Gandi.
- Why
- To protect standing paddy and dryland crops during poor rainfall and drought-like conditions, with Devadula described as the only project in the State currently releasing irrigation water.
Congress (Kadiyam Srihari)
BRS and BJP
Blame for Irrigation Failures
Congress (Kadiyam Srihari)
Srihari says the BRS, which was in power when the Medigadda barrage was damaged, is trying to shift the blame for its failures onto the Congress government.
BRS and BJP
Per Srihari's allegation, the BRS and BJP blame the Congress government for the irrigation situation rather than accepting responsibility; their direct response is not included in the articles.
Information Campaign Over Water Crisis
Congress (Kadiyam Srihari)
Srihari alleges the BRS and BJP are spreading misinformation against the Congress government over the water situation.
BRS and BJP
The BRS and BJP's criticism challenges the Congress government's handling of the irrigation crisis in the region, though their own statements are not quoted in the articles.
- Water Supply Scheme
- Devadula Lift Irrigation Scheme
- Reservoirs Supplied
- Dharmasagar, Ghanpur, Aswaraopalli, Gandi Ramaram, Nawabpet, Bommakuru (one report listed only five)
- Reservoir Status
- Holding more than 50% of capacity
- Release Schedule
- Aswaraopalli on August 13 (one report says Thursday); Gandi Ramaram on August 14; Bommakuru on August 15
- Release Mode
- On-and-off basis: 15 days of release, then 15 days of pumping to replenish
- Key Official
- Kadiyam Srihari, former deputy chief minister and Station Ghanpur MLA
- Farmer Advisory
- Avoid fresh paddy cultivation; use irrigation water judiciously
- Announced Initiative
- 220 kV substation costing Rs 100 crore at Raghunathapalle
