Hyderabad: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Thursday conducted an aerial survey to assess flood impact across Telangana. He flew out of Begumpet Airport alongside Irrigation Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy and TPCC president Mahesh Kumar Goud. The team inspected the flood-affected Godavari basin, including the Sripada Yellampalli project, before landing at the dam site.
During his visit, the Chief Minister reviewed the inflow levels and flood preparedness with irrigation engineers. He praised Yellampalli as Telangana’s “lifeline,” crediting its strong design and strategic location. “This project has withstood nature’s pressure due to expert planning. We can clearly see the contrast with Medigadda, which has failed structurally,” he said.
CM cites NDSA findings, says Medigadda unsafe
Revanth cited findings from the National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA), which flagged Medigadda, Annaram, and Sundilla as structurally unsound. “These barrages, built on a similar design, cannot hold water beyond limits. Medigadda is already non-functional and poses a threat to downstream villages,” he warned.
He reaffirmed that the government would follow every recommendation made by technical experts. Revanth instructed local officials to ramp up flood monitoring and enforce swift evacuations in low-lying areas. He also called for improved disaster readiness in view of the ongoing rains.
Later in the day, the Chief Minister held discussions with irrigation authorities about long-term flood management and water safety strategies for Telangana. The administration is also evaluating alternate solutions to restore functionality to damaged projects.
With red and orange rainfall warnings issued across several districts, the Chief Minister assured that emergency services would remain on standby. He emphasized that public safety, particularly in flood-hit zones, would remain the state’s top priority.
