Telangana Minister Harish Rao Calls for Action on Andhra Pradesh’s Unauthorised Krishna Water Drawal

Telangana senior minister Harish Rao publicly demanded that the state take decisive steps against what he described as an unauthorised drawal of Krishna river water by Andhra Pradesh.
He asserted that the extraction is not covered by the existing inter‑state water‑sharing agreement and therefore violates Telangana’s entitled share.
Rao called for appropriate administrative and legal measures to prevent further diversion and to safeguard the interests of farmers and communities dependent on the river in Telangana.
The statement adds to the long‑standing water‑sharing tensions between the two states, with officials expected to review the matter in upcoming meetings.