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A.P. rejects Telangana’s proposal on Krishna water sharing

Sirisha P — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 04:44:11 +0000

A.P. rejects Telangana’s demand for 50:50 sharing of Krishna waters, stating that such a proposal lacks a legal and hydrological basis. The Andhra Pradesh government conveyed its stand to the Central Water Commission (CWC) during recent discussions on river water allocation.

Officials said the demand ignores established principles of river basin management and past agreements. They clarified that the diversion of surplus water from the Polavaram project will not harm upper riparian States, including Telangana. According to A.P., the surplus flows would otherwise go waste into the sea.

The State urged the CWC to issue clear and enforceable guidelines on Krishna water allocation. Officials said ambiguity in allocations continues to trigger disputes and delays in project planning. A transparent framework, they added, will help all States plan irrigation and drinking water needs more effectively.

A.P. rejects Telangana’s demand for 50:50 sharing of Krishna waters also because the river’s yield varies each year. Fixed percentage-based sharing, officials argued, does not reflect ground realities or seasonal availability.

The State maintained that equitable distribution must consider usage patterns, basin contribution, and existing infrastructure. It called on the Centre to play a proactive role in resolving inter-State water disputes through clarity and consistency.

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Harish Rao Slams Revanth and Uttam Over Krishna Water Dispute

Amar Desai — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 07:15:35 +0000

Former Minister Harish Rao criticized Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy, accusing them of bringing disrepute to the state by making inconsistent statements on the Krishna water share. He claimed their lack of knowledge could lead to losing Telangana’s rightful water allocation. Harish recalled that former CM KCR had firmly demanded 763 TMC water share in the past. He accused Revanth of remaining silent on Banakacherla project due to fear of Chandrababu Naidu (CBN), but now failing to oppose Karnataka’s Almatti dam raising for the sake of aligning with the Indian National Congress (INC) government there. Harish emphasized that such contradictory behavior undermines Telangana’s interests and damages its reputation nationally. He urged the current leadership to take a firm, principled stand on inter-state water disputes instead of political compromises.

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Telangana Demands 555 TMC of Krishna River Water Before Tribunal

Amar Desai — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 08:42:07 +0000

Telangana is preparing to present its case regarding the *Krishna river water dispute* before the *Tribunal in Delhi. Minister **Uttam Kumar Reddy* demanded that *out of the total 811 TMC of river water, 555 TMC should be allocated to Telangana, citing that the **majority of the river flows through the state*.

Uttam emphasized that *not a single drop of the state’s rightful share will be compromised, underlining Telangana’s firm stance on water allocation. The demand reflects the state government’s determination to **secure adequate water resources for irrigation, drinking, and industrial purposes*, crucial for the region’s development and agriculture.

Representatives from *Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Maharashtra* were also invited to the meeting, though reports suggest they may *not attend. Telangana’s approach demonstrates a **strong legal and political commitment* to protect its water rights in the Krishna river basin.

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