Minister announces release of Godavari water today for Kharif season - The HinduPublished - May 30, 2026 09:00 pm IST - RAJAMAHENDRAVARAMMinistry for Culture and Tourism Kandula Durgesh addressing the officials during East Godavari District Irrigation Advisory Board meeting in Rajamahendravaram on Saturday. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTMinistry for Culture and Tourism Kandula Durgesh on Saturday announced that Godavari water will be released from Sir Arthur Cotton barrage at Dowleswaram on Sunday for the Kharif season-2026-27 in the Godavari Delta.The East Godavari District Irrigation Advisory Board met on Saturday, unveiling a plan of action to meet the needs for irrigation and drinking water in the Godavari delta.Addressing the members and Water Resource Department officials, Mr. Durgesh said, “In the Godavari Delta, the water will be released to the areas where the repair works of the irrigation canals are over. However, the department is likely to complete canal repair works by mid-June.”Meanwhile, there will be no impact on the release of water for drinking water purposes in the Godavari Delta.Water Resources Department Superintendent Engineer G. Srinivasa Rao has assured the farmers and people of the Godavari Delta that preparations and sharing of Godavari water are being done to meet the requirements for irrigation and drinking till October 31.Published - May 30, 2026 09:00 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }