Water stolen fromSrisailam: Farmers

Hyderabad: A Rayalaseema farmers’ body has filed a complaint with Nandyal district superintendent of police on the alleged theft of 120 tmcft of water from Srisailam reservoir. Rayalaseema Saguneeti Sadhana Samithi president Bojja Dasaradha Rami Reddy filed the complaint with district SP Raghuveera Reddy.Rami Reddy said: “Between June 1, 2022, and May 31, 2023, a lot of water reached Srisailam reservoir from river Krishna. The water level should be maintained at 854 feet with 60 tmc carry. However, on ground, level is only 808 feet and only 34 tmc of water is additionally available. Rayalaseema will not get water if the levels are maintained like this.”He alleged the water was stolen. “Irrigation officials are confused over how the theft of water took place. Police should investigate,” he said. tnn