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Srisailam Reservoir to Supply Water to Rayalaseema, Andhra Pradesh
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 06 Aug 2026, 08:33 AM
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The Andhra Pradesh government has announced that water from the Srisailam reservoir will be diverted to meet the drinking water needs of the Rayalaseema region.
The state government has decided to channel water from the Srisailam reservoir to the drought‑prone Rayalaseema region to address chronic water shortages.
Under the plan, water will be pumped from the reservoir and transported through a newly laid pipeline network that will link the dam to key towns in Rayalaseema. The project is expected to deliver an additional 100 million cubic metres of water annually.
Officials say the initiative will start in the next fiscal year, with the first deliveries scheduled for the monsoon season. The move is part of a broader strategy to improve water security for the region’s farmers and residents.
The Chief Minister highlighted that the scheme will reduce dependence on erratic monsoon rains and help stabilize agricultural output. He also assured that the water will be treated to meet drinking standards before reaching households.
The government will monitor the project’s progress through a joint task force comprising water resource experts and local authorities.
Under the plan, water will be pumped from the reservoir and transported through a newly laid pipeline network that will link the dam to key towns in Rayalaseema. The project is expected to deliver an additional 100 million cubic metres of water annually.
Officials say the initiative will start in the next fiscal year, with the first deliveries scheduled for the monsoon season. The move is part of a broader strategy to improve water security for the region’s farmers and residents.
The Chief Minister highlighted that the scheme will reduce dependence on erratic monsoon rains and help stabilize agricultural output. He also assured that the water will be treated to meet drinking standards before reaching households.
The government will monitor the project’s progress through a joint task force comprising water resource experts and local authorities.