Tungabhadra Reservoir Spillway Gates Inaugurated in Three States

10 UPDATES · 24 DAYS · 25 JUN 2026 — 18 JUL 2026

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Latest · 18 Jul 2026

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

What this timeline covers

This event covers the formation of a high-level committee by the Central Government to address water sharing disputes between Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka, including reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments of this specific occurrence. It excludes other actions by the same people, parties, or regions unless they are direct developments of this committee's formation and its efforts to resolve the water sharing disputes.

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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

LATEST UPDATE — The Hindu

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

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