Release of water from Handri-Neeva from July 15
Water release from the Handri-Neeva project will begin on July 15 to support irrigation and drinking needs across key regions. Authorities have confirmed timely flow management and monitoring.
Release of water from Handri-Neeva from July 15

Andhra Pradesh Government has sanctioned Rs.3,890 crore for works under the Handri–Neeva Sujala Sravanthi Project and initiated their execution on a war-footing
After a review meeting here, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu decided to release 3,850 cusecs of water from July 15 into the Jeedipalli Reservoir under Phase‑1 of the Handri–Neeva Project.
Naidu directed officials to use the full 3,850 cusecs of water released through the Handri–Neeva canals to fill all reservoirs and tanks.
The Chief Minister instructed officials to complete final preparations a few days in advance to ensure timely water release. Water from Jeedipalli will then be used to fill the Gollapalli, Marala, and Cherlopalli reservoirs.
Additionally, water will be released via the Phase‑2 canal to the Punganur and Kuppam branch canals by July 31.
With the completion of the canal extension and lining works, several areas in Rayalaseema will receive irrigation water for the first time.
Water from Jeedipalli will also be routed to the Penna Ahobilam Balancing Reservoir over 15 days starting July 15.
During a review meeting Naidu assessed the progress of major irrigation projects including Handri–Neeva, Polavaram Left Canal, and projects in Uttarandhra, as well as current reservoir levels and water management strategies.