In the wake of ongoing tussle between Andhra Pradesh and Telangana states over the Srisailam Project water, the Krishna River Board has called up for an emergency meeting on 29th of this month over this issue.
Board Chairman Pandit, Secretary RK Gupta and Engineer in Chiefs of both the states will be attending the meeting. In most probability, Telangana will be given strict orders to stop the power production from Srisailam Left Canal.
It is known that Telangana is producing power from Srisailam Left Canal when the water in the reservoir is not sufficient to meet the drinking and irrigation needs which are its primary objective. Andhra Pradesh government wants Telangana to stop the power generation and save the water for summer needs. While Telangana is adamant saying that power generation is its prime objective for now.
In case Telangana continue to produce power from the reservoir, Rayalaseema and some parts of South Telangana will have severe drinking water crisis for the coming summer.
