‘Remove obstructions for free flow of water in Amaravati’: ADC
The Amaravati Development Corporation (ADC) has ordered the removal of an obstruction near the Undavalli pumping station to ensure proper water flow. This obstruction, set up during repair works, has caused unusual water flow issues affecting the Krishna river and Penumaka reservoir. ADC officials are taking steps to prevent future disruptions, especially during the rainy season.
- ▪The ADC directed officials to remove an obstruction near the Undavalli pumping station.
- ▪The obstruction was created by the Irrigation Department during repair works to prevent water from entering the intake pond.
- ▪ADC officials noted that the obstruction caused reverse water flow from the Krishna river into the Penumaka reservoir.
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The Amaravati Development Corporation (ADC) has directed officials to immediately remove an obstruction erected near the Undavalli pumping station to prevent disruption in water flow linked to the Krishna river and Kondaveeti Vagu.ADC Chairperson and Managing Director D. Lakshmi Parthasarathy issued the instructions to engineering officials after reviewing the situation at the pumping station on Saturday (May 30, 2026). The temporary bund had been set up by Irrigation Department authorities during repair works at the pumping station to prevent Kondaveeti Vagu water from entering the intake pond, according to officials.However, ADC officials said leakage from sluice gates at the irrigation head regulator and the obstruction resulted in an unusual reverse flow of water from the Krishna…
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