Nageswara Rao Urges Acceleration of Munneru Wall Construction
Nalagon district faces significant flood risks annually. Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao has directed officials to expedite a ₹690 crore retaining wall project in Khammam by March 2027, aiming to alleviate waterlogging issues persistently affecting low-lying areas.
Highlights
- •Agriculture minister Tummala Nageswara Rao urges rapid completion of Munneru retaining wall
- •Project estimated at ₹690 crore, involves land acquisition for 240 metres
- •Deadline for works on both sides: June
- •Entire project slated to be completed by March 2027
Nalagon: Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao on Sunday directed officials to expedite construction of the Munneru retaining wall in Khammam, a move crucial to mitigate flood risks. This project aims to address long-standing issues faced by residents in low-lying and catchment areas who have endured flooding from the Munneru stream over the past two years.
Project Details and Timeline
The government has taken up the retaining wall project at an estimated cost of ₹690 crore. Currently, land acquisition for approximately 240 metres is pending. Minister Rao emphasized that works should be completed on both sides of the stream—from the bypass road to the cable bridge—by June. The entire project must be finished by March 2027.
Rao inspected the ongoing construction and highlighted the urgent need for this infrastructure, saying, "The residents' hardships due to recurring flooding over the past two years should not continue any further."
