The Rs 259.9 crore retaining wall project along the Rallavagu stream in Mancherial has sparked controversy after irrigation officials allegedly altered its alignment under political pressure. Originally planned to protect low-lying areas from flooding, the project now faces criticism from residents and questions over adherence to norms.

Mancherial: Irrigation officials are drawing flak for changing the alignment in the construction of a retaining wall along the Rallavagu stream flowing through different parts of this town.

The State government had sanctioned Rs 259.9 crore to create a 7.3 kilometer long retaining wall to prevent flooding of low-lying areas such as NTR Nagar, LIC Colony, Aditya Enclave, Balaji Nagar and Old Mancherial in 2024. The work on the wall measuring 14 me

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