Red Alert for Medigadda Barrage: Centre Warns of Collapse Without Immediate Repairs
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News18•30-01-2026, 09:02
Red Alert for Medigadda Barrage: Centre Warns of Collapse Without Immediate Repairs
- •The Central Government has issued a red alert for Medigadda Barrage, part of Telangana's Kaleshwaram Project, classifying it as a Category-1 dam due to its highly dangerous state.
- •The barrage, built during the BRS government's tenure, experienced sinking pillars and cracks in 2023, prompting expert inspections.
- •The National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA) report highlighted structural flaws and warned of inevitable disaster if preventive measures are not implemented.
- •Union Minister Raj Bhushan Choudhary confirmed in Lok Sabha that Medigadda is one of three dangerous Category-1 dams in India, alongside Lower Khajuri Dam (UP) and Bokaro Barrage (Jharkhand).
- •The Centre has urged the Telangana government to immediately implement NDSA's recommended repairs and safety measures to prevent a potential disaster.
Why It Matters: Medigadda Barrage faces a red alert from the Centre, requiring urgent repairs to prevent collapse.
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