Telangana-Karnataka-Andhra Pradesh River Water Management Initiatives

14 UPDATES · 46 DAYS · 25 JUN 2026 — 9 AUG 2026

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Latest · 9 Aug 2026

H.D. Kumaraswamy urged JD(S) legislators to raise concerns about drought, Bidadi Township, BMIC project, and KPSC scams during the upcoming Legislature session.

What this timeline covers

This event covers the inauguration of 33 new spillway gates at the Tungabhadra reservoir by the Chief Ministers of Telangana, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh, including reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments related to this specific occurrence. It excludes other actions by the same people, parties, or regions unless they are direct developments or consequences of the inauguration of the spillway gates at the Tungabhadra reservoir.

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25Jun

STORY BEGINS — The Hindu

I prefer solutions over disputes, says Telangana CM on river water sharing issues with Karnataka and AP

The Hindu

Three states, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana, inaugurated 33 new spillway gates at the Tungabhadra reservoir to ensure water security for farmers.

The Hindu

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu urged the Union Government to prioritize inter-State river-linking as a national project.

The Hindu

The Telangana Chief Minister inaugurated the modernization of 33 spillway gates at the Tungabhadra reservoir, aiming to alleviate water scarcity and migration in the basin.

The Hindu

The Jal Shakti Ministry announced a plan to desilt reservoirs across India, aiming to increase the Tungabhadra reservoir's water storage capacity by 25% to 30%.

27Jun

The Hindu

Former Irrigation Minister T. Harish Rao demanded transparency from Telangana's Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy regarding water allocation and assurances secured in three-state water talks.

3Jul

The Hindu

The Leader of the Opposition in Karnataka's Assembly urged the Chief Minister to declare drought-affected areas and implement a state-wide emergency plan for drought relief.

The Hindu

Karnataka officials are preparing contingency plans for potential drinking water shortages in response to drought-like conditions in Koppal district.

7Jul

The Hindu

Officials opened all 22 crest gates of the Tunga reservoir at Gajanur to release excess water due to heavy rainfall and increased inflow.

18Jul

The Hindu

Karnataka's Chief Minister convened an emergency Cabinet meeting to address the drought situation and implement relief measures.

27Jul

The Hindu

The Karnataka Legislature's Monsoon Session will now begin on August 13, delayed due to the need for newly appointed Ministers to familiarize themselves with their departments.

7Aug

The Hindu

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu directed officials to provide comprehensive support to farmers facing severe drought conditions due to El Niño.

The Hindu

Telangana's reservoirs are sufficient to meet domestic water needs, according to the Engineer-in-Chief of Mission Bhagiratha, despite some areas experiencing power interruptions.

9Aug

LATEST UPDATE — The Hindu

H.D. Kumaraswamy urged JD(S) legislators to raise concerns about drought, Bidadi Township, BMIC project, and KPSC scams during the upcoming Legislature session.

Story concluded