There were many disputes and litigations between Telangana and Andhra when Chandrababu Naidu was in power. AP objected to Kaleswaram and other projects. Similarly, Telangana complained against Polavaram, etc. The scene changed overnight. Telangana CM K Chandrasekhara Rao is now talking about water friendship between the twin Telugu states. He says that mutual efforts would lead to mutual benefits to lakhs of farmers in both states.
Amid these changing policies, KCR is meeting AP CM Jaganmohan Reddy on June 28 especially to discuss river-linking opportunities. Major opportunity is bringing Godavari water to Srisailam project. Nearly 250 to 300 tmc floodwaters of Godavari could be utilised properly if plans are made in this regard.
KCR has proposed three ideas to divert flood waters. There is a chance to bring waters from Godavari to Srisailam where Indravati river joins Godavari. Water can also be brought from Dummugudem on Godavari to Srisailam project on Krishna river. Finally, Polavaram waters can be brought to Prakasam barrage. Both CMs will discuss these things with officials.
