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New Indian Express
21-07-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Watered-down safety? Telangana's irrigation projects suffer from neglect
ADILABAD/NIZAMABAD/SANGAREDDY/NALGONDA: At a recent meeting convened by Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil, the Andhra Pradesh government agreed to take up repairs to the plunge pool of Srisailam dam. In Telangana too, several projects require immediate attention as their operation and maintenance are not being taken up regularly. For example, plastic covers are being used by Irrigation officials to protect the Kumuram Bheem project (Ada project), a medium irrigation project, in Asifabad district, since its sidewall was damaged three years ago. Lapse at Srisailam Though officials averred that there is no immediate danger to Srisailam, the delay in taking up the repairs is a cause for worry. A retired hydro-mechanical engineer and gates specialist, Kannaiah Naidu, who visited the Srisailam dam recently, pointed out issues with Gate No 10, which is leaking. Though the leakage is less than 10% and does not pose an immediate threat, he emphasised the need for urgent repairs. He also noted signs of rust, lack of lubrication and accumulation of silt on the gates. He noted that no paint has been applied to the gates since 2010, a critical maintenance lapse. In its report in January 2024, the National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA) recommended that the possibility of constructing a downstream dyke or coffer dam be explored to raise the tail water on all the discharges in order to reduce further scour in the plunge pool keeping in view the high flood level fixed for powerhouses. Maintaining higher tail water level will help in reducing further scouring, the NDSA suggested.
Time of India
06-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Irrigation expert Kannaiah Naidu urges AP govt to set up new crest gates at Srisailam project
Tirupati: AP govt advisor and veteran irrigation engineering expert Kannaiah Naidu has advised Andhra Pradesh govt to expedite the process of setting up new radial crest gates for Srisailam project without further delay. The irrigation projects engineering expert inspected Srisailam project in Kurnool district on Sunday. Kannaiah Naidu noted that there was a minor leakage in gate No 10 which he stated was not a cause for serious concern. However, he urged the AP govt to immediately allocate funds for maintenance, repair and overhaul of the crest gates of the Srisailam project. The engineering expert cautioned that in case of any further delay, Srisailam project will meet the same fate as Tungabhadra project. Kannaiah Naidu, however, allayed fears over the possible damage to the structure of the Srisailam project due to the erosion in the plunge pool located about 60 metres away from the dam, amidst concerns recently raised by the neighbouring state of Telangana.
Time of India
05-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
Tungabhadra dam to get new crest gate at 19th sluice gate
Munirabad (Koppal): Preparations are underway to install a new crest gate at the 19th sluice gate of the , which will replace the stop log that was washed away last year. The Gujarat-based Hardware Tools and Machinery Project Company, which secured the tender, procured materials from Vizag Steels and is currently working on constructing the gate near Gadag. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Furthermore, this company was also awarded the contract for the installation of the remaining 32 crest gates at the TB dam. The crest gate was lost on Aug 10, 2024, resulting in the release of 40tmc of water into the river. Subsequently, a stop log was installed on the 19th spillway under the guidance of gate expert Kannaiah Naidu. The Gujarat Hardware Tools and Machinery Project Company won the tender valued at Rs 1.9 crore for the construction of the 19th gate, and preparations for the gate commenced. Only the 19th gate will be constructed in Gadag, while Tungabhadra Board officials are considering starting work on the remaining 32 gates near the Tungabhadra Reservoir. Currently, the construction of the 19th gate is in progress and is expected to be installed by the end of June, according to sources from the board. In this regard, Tungabhadra Board secretary ORK Reddy, superintendent engineer Narayan Nayak, and officers Nagaraj, Chandrashekhar, Gyaneshwar, and Raghavendra visited the construction site of the gate to inspect the progress. Tungabhadra Board officials directed the company representatives to ensure that the gate is constructed according to the specified design and installed promptly.
