Kurnool district to receive 1.5 tmcft of drinking water from Tunghabadra
Kurnool district is set to receive 1.5 tmcft of drinking water from the Tungabhadra reservoir starting July 16. Local authorities have strictly prohibited the use of this water for irrigation or unauthorized purposes.
Why it matters
Effective water management is critical for regional stability and public health in drought-prone areas of India.
Kurnool district will receive 1.5 tmcft of water from the Tungabhadra reservoir from July 16 (Thursday) to meet the drinking water requirements in several areas.
According to District Collector A. Siri, the release of water will commence at 9 a.m. on Thursday at a rate of 900 cusecs. The water is expected to take about a week to reach the district through the canal network.
The Collector said that the allocation has been made exclusively for drinking water needs and should not be used for irrigation or any other purpose. She warned that any unauthorised diversion, illegal extraction or misuse of the water would invite strict action.
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