‘Stop water diversion from Srisailam to Nagarjuna Sagar to protect Rayalaseema interests’
A local activist group in Rayalaseema has demanded an immediate halt to water diversion from the Srisailam reservoir to Nagarjuna Sagar, citing risks to local drinking water supplies. They argue that poor management has left the region vulnerable to shortages and prioritize local irrigation needs.
Why it matters
This highlights the grassroots impact of state-level water management policies and the tension between regional development and broader state requirements.
Rayalaseema Saguneeti Sadhana Samithi president Bojja Dasaratha Rami Reddy has urged the government to immediately halt diversion of water from the Srisailam reservoir to Nagarjuna Sagar, warning that continued releases can trigger drinking water crisis in Rayalaseema.
The article reports on the demands of a local interest group while providing context on the government's water management challenges.
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