Telangana Irrigation Minister *Uttam Kumar Reddy* stated in Delhi that the *Karnataka government will not be allowed to raise the height of the Almatti Dam* without Telangana’s consent. He emphasized that the state will *approach the Supreme Court* if necessary to safeguard its interests.
Reddy made it clear that *despite the Congress government in Karnataka, Telangana will not step back* on matters of water allocation. He stressed that the state is *prepared to fight vigorously to secure its rightful share of river waters*, underscoring the importance of protecting Telangana’s irrigation and drinking water needs.
The minister further clarified that *Telangana will not compromise on its rights over Krishna and Godavari waters, reinforcing the state’s firm stance in ongoing inter-state water disputes. The remarks reflect Telangana’s **commitment to water security, legal recourse, and protecting agricultural and developmental interests*.
