Telangana Water Crisis and Reservoir Management Measures

3 UPDATES · 8 DAYS · 16 OCT 2026 — 23 OCT 2026

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Latest · 23 Oct 2026

Revanth Reddy warned that El Nino will cause a drinking water and power crisis in Telangana until July next year, prompting a call for conservation and a new employment scheme.

What this timeline covers

This event covers the drop in Telangana reservoir water from 462 TMC to 200 TMC due to a monsoon deficit, including its reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments. It excludes other actions by the Telangana Ground Water Department, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, or the affected districts unless they are developments of this occurrence.

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The full story, from the beginning

16Oct

STORY BEGINS — The Hindu

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy declared an unprecedented water crisis as Telangana's reservoir levels dropped to 200 TMC and groundwater plummeted in districts like Vikarabad.

23Oct

The Hindu

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy instructed officials to prepare for negotiations with Devendra Fadnavis regarding the 152-metre FRL barrage at Tummidihatti and ordered daily water lifting from Srisailam reservoir.

LATEST UPDATE — The Hindu

Revanth Reddy warned that El Nino will cause a drinking water and power crisis in Telangana until July next year, prompting a call for conservation and a new employment scheme.

Awaiting next development