Hyderabad, Jan. 30 -- The Medigadda barrage, which is a major part of Telangana's Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme (KLIS), has been identified by the National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA) as the irrigation project with the most serious safety concerns in the country.

It has raised questions about the structural stability and long-term sustainability of the barrage.

Inspections highlight deficiencies in Medigadda barrage

The NDSA, which conducted post-monsoon inspections of 1,681 specified dams across India in 2025, has placed the Medigadda barrage under Category I, which is the highest risk classification.

The NDSA has recommended the complete removal and reconstruction of block 7 of the Medigadda barrage. The authority has also sugg...