Water released from Srisailam project entered Kadapa district through the Telugu Ganga Project (TGP) canal on Friday. The entry was observed at the 96th km point at Chinnavangali (Kurnool district) at the inter-district border.

Collector Ch. Hari Kiran observed the flow of Krishna water at the regulator, monitored the escape and water levels. TGP Superintending Engineer Sarada explained to him details such as the water flow rate at 1,224 cusecs and the quantity stored at various locations.

The Collector pointed out that water should be released to Kadapa immediately after fulfilling Kurnool district’s requirements, instead of storing excess water in canals and sluices. “Filling Pothuluri Veerabrahmendra Sagar will benefit farmers of Mydukur and Badvel constituencies,” he said, while announcing to fill up SVBR, Sarvaraya Sagar, Gandikota, Mylavaram and Vamikonda reservoirs etc on a priority basis. EE Prabhakar Rao and DE Nagi Reddy were present.

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> States> Andhra Pradesh / by Special Correspondent / Kadapa – September 15th, 2018