At 15,000 cusecs, Godavari witnesses lowest-ever daily inflow at Polavaram in seven decades, says Water Resources Minister Nimmala Ramanaidu
Water Resources Minister Nimmala Ramanaidu reported that the Godavari river is experiencing its lowest water inflow in seven decades due to El Niño and past administrative negligence. The government is advising farmers to switch to short-duration crops to mitigate the impact of the drought-like conditions.
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The report highlights the intersection of climate change and agricultural policy, emphasizing the urgent need for water management in drought-prone regions.
Water Resources Minister Nimmala Ramanaidu has said that the 15,000 cusecs of water that is currently flowing into the Godavari river daily at the Polavaram irrigation project is the lowest-ever recorded in the last seven decades, and attributes it to the El Niño phenomenon.
On Friday, Mr. Ramanaidu inspected the irrigation system in the Central Godavari Delta, assessing the functioning of the irrigation locks and canals, and the state of the paddy nurseries in the district.
The Minister was accompanied by Labour Minister V. Subhash, Kothapeta MLA Bandaru Satyananda Rao, and irrigation engineers of the Dowleswaram Irrigation Circle.
Addressing the media at Lolla irrigation lock, Mr. Ramanaidu said, “At least 5,000 cusecs of water is being drawn daily from the Sileru river for supply to the Godavari delta.”
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