Hyderabad, April 25 -- The National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA) has stated in its final report on the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme (KLIS) that there were flaws at all levels, from design to construction, quality and maintenance of the Medigadda, Annaram and Sundilla dams.

The expert committee has recommended the safe removal, or stabilization of the seventh block of the Medigadda dam.

It also stated that diverting water from Annaram and Sundilla dams was not safe, as the barrages have been damaged.

The committee has also suggested that all aspects related to the 3 dams should be studied extensively, and precautions needed to be taken during and after the construction of such projects in the future.

The state government has asked...