Reservoirs across Rayalaseema to get Handri-Neeva water

CM directs officials to release water under phase 1 from July 15

- EXPRESS NEWS SERVICE @ Vijayawada

The State government's sustained efforts to improve irrigation in Rayalaseema are beginning to yield results, with ₹3,890 crore sanctioned for works under the Handri-Neeva Sujala Sravanthi (HNSS) Project and execution now underway.

Starting July 15, 3,850 cusecs of water will be released into the Jeedipalli Reservoir as part of HNSS Phase 1. By July 31, water will be released through the Phase 2 canal to the Punganur and Kuppam branch canals. Additionally, Jeedipalli water will be diverted to the Penna Ahobilam Balancing Reservoir over a 15-day period starting July 15. Water from Jeedipalli will also be routed to fill up the Gollapalli, Marala and Cherlopalli reservoirs.

With the completion of canal extension and lining works, several regions in Rayalaseema will receive irrigation water for the first time.