Telangana Ministers leave for Karnataka to seek release of water to Jurala
Telangana ministers and MLAs are traveling to Bengaluru to meet Karnataka's Chief Minister to request the release of water to the Jurala project, aiming to meet irrigation and drinking water needs in the Palamuru region. The delegation plans to ask for phased water releases and assures farmers that the government is working to address water scarcity responsibly.
Why it matters
This highlights inter-state water sharing disputes and the critical importance of water resources for agriculture and drinking water, impacting the livelihoods and well-being of a significant population in the Palamuru region.
Telangana Animal Husbandry Minister Vakiti Srihari, Excise and Tourism Minister Jupally Krishna Rao and MLAs Bandla Krishna Mohan Reddy, Madhusudhan Reddy and Megha Reddy left for Bengaluru to meet Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and seek release of water to Jurala.
The delegation is expected to request Mr. Shivakumar to facilitate the release of water in phases so that irrigation and drinking water requirements in the Palamuru region can be met.
Speaking to reporters on Tuesday (September 22, 2026), Mr. Srihari said the government was taking into account the available water, drinking water requirements, anticipated inflows and the prevailing rainfall situation before deciding on water releases from Jurala.
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