The Hindu Editorial (Sharing waters) – Jun 29, 2026

Tungabhadra Dam (noun) – a multipurpose dam built across the Tungabhadra River in Karnataka, governed by the Tungabhadra Board (an inter-state administrative body) to provide irrigation, electricity generation, and flood control for Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana.
inter-State (adjective) – existing or occurring between two or more states; interstate, between states, cross-border.
cooperation (noun) – collaboration, joint action, teamwork.
the coming together (noun) – convergence, confluence, union, alliance.
inauguration (noun) – the formal introduction/opening of a project or system; launch, initiation, opening, commencement.
spillway gate (noun) – a structure used to provide the controlled release of flows from a dam into a downstream area; floodgate, sluice gate, dam gate, discharge gate.
pledge (verb) – to commit by a solemn promise; promise, vow, swear, commit.
welcome (adjective) – pleasing, agreeable, encouraging, desirable; much-needed, pleasant, refreshing, positive.
given (preposition) – taking into account, considering, bearing in mind; in view of, keeping in mind.
largely (adverb) – to a great extent; mostly, mainly, primarily, essentially.
free of (phrase) – not containing or subject to something undesirable; lacking, without, devoid of, immune to.
due to (phrase) – because of, owing to, on account of, as a result of.
established (adjective) – generally accepted; recognized, traditional, accepted, settled.
regulation (noun) – management, control, governance, oversight.
release (noun) – the action of allowing something, such as water, to flow out from where it has been confined; discharge, let out, flowing, emission.
lifeline (noun) – vital support, essential link, salvation, rescue line.
irrigation (noun) – the artificial supply of water to land or crops to help growth, typically by means of channels; agricultural water supply.
hit (verb) – to be published or reported widely; reach.
crest gate (noun) – a gate positioned at the top (crest) of a dam spillway that allows water to flow over it when open; upper gate, summit gate, crown gate, overflow gate.
wash away (phrasal verb) – to be carried or swept away by moving water; carry away, sweep away, erode, destroy.
inflow (noun) – a large amount of water flowing into a reservoir or other water body; inward flow, influx, incoming water, stream.
cubic feet (noun) – a unit of measurement for volume, often used to measure the amount of water in a reservoir. (1 cubic foot is equal to approximately 28.3168 litres)
thousand million cubic feet (tmc) (noun) – a standard volumetric measure of water used in India to gauge the capacity of reservoirs and the volume of water flow; large water volume, billion cubic feet, tmcft, reservoir capacity unit.
authority (noun) – official, administration, governing body, regulator.
take chances with (phrase) – to behave in a way that leaves one vulnerable to danger or failure; risk, gamble with, hazard, leave to chance.
high-grade (adjective) – of excellent or superior quality; top-quality, premium, high-quality, superior.
last (verb) – to continue to function well or exist for a specified period; endure, survive, persist, hold out.
notwithstanding (preposition) – in spite of, despite; regardless of, albeit, even with, although.
bonhomie (noun) – cheerful friendliness or geniality; friendliness, warmth, affability, camaraderie.
difference (noun) – dissimilarity, divergence, contradiction, disagreement.
concerning (preposition) – about, regarding, with regard to; regarding, in relation to, respecting, as regards.
brush aside (phrasal verb) – to disregard, ignore, or dismiss something; dismiss, disregard, ignore, pass over.
Upper Bhadra project (noun) – a major lift irrigation scheme in Karnataka, designated as a national project by the Union Government, designed to provide water for drinking and agriculture in the drought-prone central region of the state.
lift irrigation (noun) – a method of irrigation in which water is pumped or lifted from a lower elevation to a higher elevation.
implementation (noun) – execution, application, carrying out, enforcement.
upstream (adverb) – moving or situated in the opposite direction from that in which a stream or river flows.
irritant (noun) – annoyance, nuisance, thorn in the side, bother.
at one stage (phrase) – at a particular point in a process or time in the past; at one point, previously, once, at a time.
provision (noun) – an amount or thing supplied or provided, often referring to financial allocation; allocation, allotment, supply.
Assembly (noun) – Assembly / Vidhan Sabha; the legislature of the State (lower house) in India responsible for enacting state laws and overseeing the state executive; Legislative Assembly, state legislature, law-making body.
however (adverb) – nevertheless, nonetheless, yet, on the other hand.
implement (verb) – execute, carry out, apply, enact.
undertaking (noun) – a company or business, especially one associated with a government enterprise; enterprise, agency, project, operation.
remain to be seen (phrase) – be yet to become known, be uncertain, be pending; be undecided, be unknown, wait and see, be doubtful.
spirit (noun) – the prevailing tone or tendency of a particular attitude; essence, character, atmosphere, feeling.
neighbour (noun) – adjacent state, bordering entity, next-door entity, proximate state.
overcome (verb) – to succeed in dealing with a problem or difficulty; defeat, conquer, beat, triumph over.
face (verb) – to confront and deal with or accept a difficult or unpleasant task, fact, or situation; confront, encounter, deal with, tackle.
excessive (adjective) – more than is necessary, normal, or desirable; immoderate, disproportionate, extreme, too much.
siltation (noun) – the process by which water becomes dirty as a result of fine mineral particles in the water, which accumulate in reservoirs and reduce their capacity; sediment accumulation, silting, deposit of sediment.
silt (noun) – fine sand, clay, or other material carried by running water and deposited as a sediment; sediment, mud, dirt, residue.
reservoir (noun) – a large natural or artificial lake used as a source of water supply; pool, lake, basin, tank.
more importantly (phrase) – above all, primarily, crucially, essentially.
monitor (verb) – observe, track, watch, keep an eye on.
expedite (verb) – speed up, accelerate, hasten, quicken.
execution (noun) – implementation, accomplishment, completion, carrying out.
rehabilitation (noun) – the action of restoring someone or something (like a structure) to health or a normal working condition; restoration, repair, overhaul, reconstruction.
take up (phrasal verb) – become involved in, engage in, take part in, accept or agree to; undertake, accept, adopt, begin.
laxity (noun) – lack of strictness or care; carelessness, negligence, slackness, inattention.
with regard to (phrase) – as concerns, in respect of; regarding, concerning, with respect to, in connection with.
disastrous (adjective) – causing great damage; catastrophic, devastating, ruinous, tragic.
consequence (noun) – result, outcome, repercussion, ramification.
focus on (phrase) – concentrate on, give priority to, emphasize, center on.
reparation (noun) – the making of amends for a wrong one has done, or the repair of a structural failure; restitution, repair, fixing.

The Hindu Editorial (Sharing waters) – Jun 29, 2026

The Hindu Editorial (Sharing waters) – Jun 29, 2026

The Hindu Editorial (Sharing waters) – Jun 29, 2026:

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The Hindu Editorial (​Sharing waters) – Jun 29, 2026

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The Hindu Editorial (Sharing waters) – Jun 29, 2026

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