Revanth cites danger in lifting floodwaters at Medigadda and challenges BRS and BJP to convince NDSA
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has ruled out lifting floodwaters from the Kaleshwaram project's pumphouses, citing safety warnings from the National Dam Safety Authority. He argued that the current water levels are insufficient for safe pumping and accused opposition leaders of misleading the public for political gain.
Why it matters
The decision highlights the ongoing political and technical controversy surrounding the structural integrity and management of major irrigation projects in India.
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy ruled out lifting floodwaters from the Kannepalli pumphouse on the Kaleshwaram project as it would be disastrous for the three barrages — Medigadda, Annaram and Sundilla — further damaging them.
He said a minimum of 4 to 5 TMC water has to be stored for pumping, as water can’t be lifted when it is flowing and the storage option is closed as it would damage the entire barrage, as warned by the National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA) in its report, he said at a press conference on Saturday.
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