Maharashtra stops water from Rajapur dam to Karnataka

Anger has erupted at the border as the Maharashtra government has halted the natural flow of water from the Rajapur barrage into Karnataka. This move comes after the barrage reached its full capacity due to three to four days of rain in Maharashtra. 

In recent days, an additional 2,500 cusecs of water have been flowing into the Krishna River from the Rajapur barrage. However, on Sunday, the Maharashtra government intervened by installing a gate



on the barrage, effectively stopping the water from entering Karnataka. The Karnataka government has yet to issue a statement explaining the halt.

To ensure the stoppage, the Maharashtra government has stationed personnel from both the Irrigation Department and the Police Department at the site. This measure has led to frustration among the residents of the Krishna River basin in Karnataka, who had been relying on the water for drinking purposes.