Krishna River Water Released into Nallamalasagar via Veligonda Project
What happened
On August 31, 2026, Nara Chandrababu Naidu released Krishna River water into Nallamalasagar through twin tunnels and a feeder canal. This action marked significant momentum for the Poola Subbaiah Veligonda Project (PSVP). The project is designed to draw 43.50 TMC of Krishna floodwater from the Srisailam Reservoir.
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Why it matters
The PSVP was designed as a long-term solution to chronic drought, depleted water resources, and high fluoride contamination in the region. The initiative aims to establish a permanent water supply intervention, providing both irrigation and drinking water facilities to drought-prone populations in Andhra Pradesh.
Nara Chandrababu Naidu leads the government of Andhra Pradesh while the Veligonda Project diverts Krishna River water.
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Who's involved
- Nara Chandrababu NaiduChief Minister who oversaw the release of the Krishna River water
- Andhra PradeshState receiving the new irrigation and drinking water facilities
- Krishna RiverThe river from which the floodwater is being diverted for the project
How this reaches others
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- How will the release of Krishna water into Nallamalasagar affect Kadapa district?PSVP brings irrigation benefits to Kadapa districtReported