YSRCP demands Srisailam water release into Somasila amid drought

YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) SPSR Nellore district president Kakani Govardhan Reddy has demanded that the State government release water from the Srisailam project into the Somasila reservoir, citing the drought conditions prevailing in the district.

During his visit to Venkatachalam and Muthukur mandals, which are part of his Sarvepalli constituency, on Friday, Mr. Govardhan Reddy interacted with farmers and found crops withering in the upland areas. He also alleged that the government had failed to supply adequate quantities of seeds for short-duration or alternative crops.

Mr. Govardhan Reddy, who had served as Agriculture Minister in the Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy Cabinet, blamed the State government for what he described as mismanagement of water resources. Speaking to the media later, he warned that the “flawed” water management system could lead to a shortage of drinking water for people and cattle in the coming days.