Krishna Water Row: A crucial meeting of the Krishna River Management Board (KRMB) is scheduled today to resolve the ongoing water-sharing issue between Andhra Pradesh (AP) and Telangana. Both states have requested the release of Krishna river water for drinking purposes making the meeting very important.
Andhra Pradesh has sent a letter to KRMB asking for 10 TMC of water through the right canal of Nagarjuna Sagar for drinking needs till May 31. Earlier, on April 17, Telangana had also placed an indent for 16.2 TMC of water. After that, AP also made a request citing drinking water needs.
As per rules, AP and Telangana must share the river water in a 66:34 ratio. But in 2024–25, AP has already used more than its temporary share — around 72.2%, which is 716.54 TMC — while Telangana used only 275.92 TMC.
Officials say AP’s fresh request for more water can seriously impact Telangana. Currently, Nagarjuna Sagar’s water level is at 514 feet, just above the dead storage level of 510 feet. Only 7 TMC of water is usable there. In Srisailam, only 8 TMC is usable, with the level at 814 feet, while the dead storage is 834 feet.
Together, only 15 TMC of usable water is available, but both states need 26.2 TMC. This creates a shortfall of 14 TMC. If AP takes water from Sagar, Telangana will need to lift water using motors, increasing costs and risks.
The decision from today’s KRMB committee meeting will be crucial for both states’ water needs. Any imbalance in the allocation could lead to serious political and public backlash. Telangana officials argue that allowing AP to draw more water would harm their state, especially with very limited usable water left in both Nagarjuna Sagar and Srisailam reservoirs. They warn that lifting water from dead storage or at low levels involves high electricity costs and technical difficulties. Environmental concerns are also rising, as reduced water availability may affect agriculture and drinking supply in many areas. All eyes are now on KRMB’s verdict and how it will manage the crisis.
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