Water wars return as Telangana, Andhra face twin river board tests over next week

Telangana and Andhra Pradesh are heading for fresh confrontations over Krishna and Godavari river waters, with crucial meetings of the Krishna River Management Board (KRMB) scheduled on August 13 and the Godavari River Management Board (GRMB) on August 18. Significantly, both meetings are being held amid a difficult water year and the lingering impact of El Nino.City & Local Guides The immediate contest is over reservoir releases and project operations. The larger battle is over...