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Karnataka responds positively to Telangana request over Jurala water

Source: The Hindu · 23 Sep 2026, 12:13 UTC
Karnataka responds positively to Telangana request over Jurala water
Image: The Hindu · original report

Karnataka’s Chief Minister has responded positively to Telangana’s request for water for the Jurala project. Ministers, legislators and officials are scheduled to meet on Thursday to discuss how available supplies can be used across Jurala, Bhima, Nettempadu and Koilsagar, according to the supplied report.

Karnataka’s Chief Minister has responded positively to a request from Telangana concerning the release of water to the Jurala project. The Hindu reported that ministers, legislators and officials will meet on Thursday to discuss strategies for making the best use of available water. The discussions are expected to cover the Jurala, Bhima, Nettempadu and Koilsagar projects.

The available material does not state how much water Telangana requested, whether Karnataka has agreed to a specific release or when any water would be transferred. It also does not identify the officials who will attend the meeting. The planned talks indicate that authorities are seeking to coordinate the use of water among several projects.

The report does not provide information about current storage levels, local requirements or any disagreement between the states over allocation. The chief minister’s positive response is therefore the reported starting point for further discussions, rather than confirmation of a final water-sharing arrangement. The outcome of Thursday’s meeting was not available in the supplied material.

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