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Mains issueGS-2News & Analysis27 June 2026

Harish demands clarity from CM on three-State water talks

Source: thehindu.comOriginal report

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The article reports on former Telangana Irrigation Minister T. Harish Rao's accusation against Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy for allegedly compromising Telangana's water share in the Krishna and Godavari rivers. Rao demanded transparency regarding decisions made at a recent three-state meeting (Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana) concerning water allocations, pending irrigation project approvals, and proposed river-linking plans. He expressed concern over projects by Karnataka (Naveli Reservoir) and Andhra Pradesh (Gundrevula project) potentially affecting inflows into Srisailam reservoir and Telangana's irrigation schemes. The article highlights the ongoing inter-state water disputes and the political dynamics surrounding water resource management.

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The article reports on former Telangana Irrigation Minister T. Harish Rao's accusation against Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy for allegedly compromising Telangana's water share in the Krishna and Godavari rivers. Rao demanded transparency regarding decisions made at a recent three-state meeting (Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana) concerning water allocations, pending irrigation project approvals, and proposed river-linking plans. He expressed concern over projects by Karnataka (Naveli Reservoir) and Andhra Pradesh (Gundrevula project) potentially affecting inflows into Srisailam reservoir and Telangana's irrigation schemes. The article highlights the ongoing inter-state water disputes and the political dynamics surrounding water resource management.

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