1. Maharashtra to review Telangana's request to raise Tummidihatti barrage height

Maharashtra to review Telangana's request to raise Tummidihatti barrage height

States

  • Telangana CM Revanth Reddy requested Maharashtra to increase the proposed Tummidihatti barrage water level from 148 to 152 metres.
  • Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis agreed to examine the proposal during talks in Mumbai on Monday.
  • Both states plan a joint committee to study water availability, possible flooding of land & farmers' concerns.
  • • Telangana says the higher water level could improve irrigation in northern districts & reduce electricity costs for pumping water.

Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com

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