Former minister and BRS MLA Harish Rao has raised alarms over the critical water situation in Siddipet district. He addressed a letter to Telangana’s Water and Drainage Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy, highlighting the issue.
In his letter, Rao pointed out that key reservoirs such as Annapurna (Anantagiri) Reservoir, Ranganayak Sagar, Mallanna Sagar, and Konda Pochamma Sagar are facing alarming levels of depletion. The water levels in these reservoirs are nearly empty.
Rao provided specific figures to illustrate the severity of the situation. The Anantagiri Reservoir, which held 3.32 TMC of water in August of the previous year, now has only 0.75 TMC. Similarly, Ranganayak Sagar has dwindled to just 0.67 TMC from its capacity of 2.38 TMC. Mallanna Sagar is currently holding 8.5 TMC of its 18 TMC capacity, and Konda Pochamma Sagar is down to 4.5 TMC of 10 TMC.
The BRS MLA emphasized the dual crisis at hand—depleted water reservoirs coupled with inadequate rainfall. This situation has left farmers uncertain about planting crops. Rao expressed concern for the farming community, which is unsure whether to proceed with planting given the current drought-like conditions. He noted that the cultivated area in the district has decreased compared to the same period last year.
In light of these pressing issues, Rao urged the irrigation authorities to take immediate action. He suggested pumping water from the Mid Manor to the affected reservoirs and called for the release of water through canals to help local farmers. As the situation develops, Rao is advocating for a swift response to support the agricultural sector in the region.
