Tummala Nageshwar Rao urges to release water for irrigation
Minister Reddy addressed the delays in water release from the Nagarjuna Sagar project and has advocated for the release of water from the Sitarama Project instead. Meanwhile, Minister Tummala engaged with Collectors from Khammam and Bhadradri districts to further explore solutions to the crisis.
Minister Uttam has indicated that a decision on the water release will be made after a review scheduled for later today.
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