Polavaram
Coverage of Polavaram in the Nexus archive.
- Second Godavari flood warning in force, releif operation in full swing in Konaseema, Polavaram districts
A second Godavari flood warning is active, prompting intensified relief operations in Konaseema and Polavaram districts. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema District Collector R. Mahesh Kumar confirmed the measures are aligned with the flood protocol.
- At 15,000 cusecs, Godavari witnesses lowest-ever daily inflow at Polavaram in seven decades, says Water Resources Minister Nimmala Ramanaidu
The Godavari river recorded its lowest-ever daily inflow of 15,000 cusecs at Polavaram in seven decades, attributed to El Niño and irrigation system negligence under the YSRCP government. Water Resources Minister Nimmala Ramanaidu advised farmers to adopt short-duration crops and use water judiciously.
- BRS hits out at double standards of NDSA to victimise Telangana ryots
BRS accuses NDSA of double standards in handling Telangana ryots. Former MP Vinod Kumar claims Polavaram has suffered 13 instances of damage, requiring ₹9,600 crore in repairs, with NDSA yet to submit its report.
- CSMRS conducts quality checks on Polavaram construction materials
CSMRS is conducting quality checks on construction materials for the Polavaram project. The focus is on ensuring material standards meet requirements.
- Naidu reviews Polavaram works, stresses timely completion
Chief Minister Naidu reviewed the Polavaram project, emphasizing timely completion of the remaining ECRF dam works, expediting rehabilitation and infrastructure, and monitoring progress on 36 priority irrigation projects across Andhra Pradesh.
- Museum, water sports, resorts planned at Polavaram, says Nimmala Ramanaidu
The government is evaluating conceptual designs by a Japanese consultancy for developing a tourism corridor from Polavaram to Bhadrachalam via Papikonda. Plans include a museum, water sports, and resorts at Polavaram, as stated by Water Resources Minister Nimmala Ramanaidu.
- Collector addresses grievances of families affected by Maoist violence in Polavaram
The Collector addressed the grievances of families affected by Maoist violence in Polavaram. The action aims to address issues related to the violence impacting local families.
- A.P.’s rainfall deficit rises as rain plays hide and seek
Twenty districts in A.P. have reported deficient or large deficient rainfall, with deficits exceeding 60% in Polavaram, ASR, Konaseema, and Annamayya districts.
- Google data centre will not cause water or power crisis in Vizag, says MP Sribharat
MP Sribharat stated that Google's data centre in Vizag will not cause water or power crises, citing increased supply potential to 2,110 MLD via the Polavaram project and reliance on renewable energy.