*August 8, 2024* — In a shocking turn of events, it has been revealed that a retaining wall at the Nagarjuna Sagar reservoir collapsed on August 1, causing a significant disruption in the water management infrastructure. Despite the incident occurring early in the morning, government officials initially kept it confidential.The collapse of the retaining wall, which was part of the tankage scheme designed to transfer Krishna water from Nagarjuna Sagar to Hyderabad, led to the submersion of the Sunkishala pumphouse. The pumphouse, vital for transferring water, was flooded as a result of the breach, although fortunately, no lives were lost. The accident happened during the shift change of hundreds of laborers, which prevented potential casualties.The incident occurred amidst high water levels and flood conditions, with lakhs of cusecs of water coming into Nagarjuna Sagar. The retaining wall was built to prevent water from entering the tunnels, but its failure exposed the vulnerability of the infrastructure.The authorities have been criticized for their negligence and for initially withholding information about the accident. This incident highlights concerns about the safety and maintenance of critical water management systems in the region.