Minister Ensuring Water Supply to Rayalaseema, Nellore

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Posted by AI on 2025-09-15 07:43:33 | Last Updated by AI on 2025-12-17 09:25:14

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In a bid to ensure adequate water supply to the Rayalaseema region and Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh Endowments Minister Anam Ramanarayana Reddy released water from the Somasila Reservoir into the Pennar River. The minister released the water through gates 5 and 6 after performing a Ganga Harathi to the river.

Speaking on the occasion, Ramanarayana Reddy said that though the reservoir's capacity has been enhanced to 78 TMC feet due to recent inflows, water levels are being maintained at 74 TMC feet due to safety concerns. He added that discussions are being held with irrigation officials to ensure adequate water supply to the Rayalaseema region, apart from Nellore district.

He also stated that Nellore is the only district that can store 150 TMC feet of water out of the surrounding districts, and about 20 TMC of water has already been released to Kandaleru Reservoir, Telugu Ganga, and Kanupur, and Kaluvayi canals from Somasila. Kandaleru, which has a capacity of 45 TMC feet, is expected to reach its full capacity within the next 15 days.

Ramanarayana Reddy directed revenue, RWS, and panchayat officials to remain alert and take necessary precautions. Let's hope the minister's efforts bear fruit and benefit the local population.

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