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Telangana's Drought Fears Revive Focus on Kaleshwaram Irrigation Scheme
✍️ Telangana Today
🗓 23 Oct 2026, 07:33 AM
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Rising drought concerns in Telangana have brought the Kaleshwaram irrigation scheme back into the spotlight as authorities consider its role in alleviating water shortages.
Telangana is grappling with a severe water deficit as rainfall patterns remain erratic, prompting officials to revisit the Kaleshwaram irrigation scheme.
The Kaleshwaram project, a major water infrastructure initiative, is being evaluated for its potential to divert water from the Godavari basin to drought‑stricken districts.
State authorities are assessing how the scheme can be integrated into current water management strategies to mitigate the impact of the ongoing drought.
Experts suggest that activating the scheme could provide much-needed relief to farmers and households facing water scarcity.
The renewed focus underscores the urgency of addressing water security in the region amid persistent climatic challenges.
The Kaleshwaram project, a major water infrastructure initiative, is being evaluated for its potential to divert water from the Godavari basin to drought‑stricken districts.
State authorities are assessing how the scheme can be integrated into current water management strategies to mitigate the impact of the ongoing drought.
Experts suggest that activating the scheme could provide much-needed relief to farmers and households facing water scarcity.
The renewed focus underscores the urgency of addressing water security in the region amid persistent climatic challenges.