Revanth Reddy Seeks Talks on Tummidihetti Barrage Height Increase

• Tummidihetti Barrage Height Discussions Begin
• Revanth Reddy Sends Official Letter
• Water Needs Drive Barrage Proposal

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has initiated fresh efforts regarding the Tummidihetti Barrage project by seeking discussions with the Maharashtra government on increasing the proposed height of the structure. The move is aimed at addressing irrigation and drinking water needs in northern Telangana districts.

In an official communication sent to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Revanth Reddy requested a meeting with a Telangana government delegation to discuss the matter in detail. He also asked for a suitable date to be fixed at the earliest for further discussions.

The Tummidihetti Barrage forms an important part of the Dr BR Ambedkar Pranahita Chevella Sujala Sravanthi project. Earlier proposals considered constructing the barrage at a height of 152 meters, while discussions held in 2016 resulted in Maharashtra agreeing to a reduced height of 148 meters.

Following a recent review of the project, Telangana officials reportedly felt that the previously proposed level may not fully meet the future water requirements of northern regions. Experts are believed to have suggested that a revised approach may help improve water availability.

The government stated that districts including Adilabad, Nizamabad, Karimnagar, and Medak require stronger support for irrigation and drinking water infrastructure. According to the proposal, a slight increase in the Full Reservoir Level could improve gravity based water flow into Telangana.

The Chief Minister also mentioned that a revised reservoir level would not create significant submergence concerns in Maharashtra. Officials believe further discussions between both states could help move the long pending project toward implementation while balancing regional interests and water needs.