Amaravati is the capital city of Andhra Pradesh, accepted by the majority. However, concerns arise about the safety of constructing this new city close to the Krishna River, especially after the present floods that submerged parts of Amaravati.
In Hyderabad, there is ongoing demolition of structures built near small ponds or lakes due to environmental concerns. If this is the case, what will be the impact if structures are built near the Krishna River?
The Musi River in Hyderabad has almost completely disappeared, filled with industrial waste and dirt. If a major city is built around the Krishna River, could we expect a similar fate for it?
Riverside properties and buildings may be attractive to some people, but with the current focus on environmental protection, many are hesitant to purchase property near water bodies.
There is also concern that if there is a change in government in Andhra Pradesh and a new Chief Minister, similar to Revanth Reddy comes to power, he might demolish the structures built by Chandrababu Naidu in the name of environmental protection.
Considering these limitations, why not relocate the capital construction farther from the Krishna River, towards Vinukonda? The irony is that even Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu's own house was affected by the Krishna floods as it was built on the riverbank.
Visuals show that SRM College is completely submerged. Would anyone with common sense buy land or an apartment near that college? Developing structures and populating areas close to rivers is very risky in modern times. Big towns and cities were built river side in olden days when agriculture was the primary source of income.
Capitals now, should ideally be built in less vulnerable areas where the risks of river encroachment, water body encroachment, and other environmental threats are minimized.
Building a capital in Amaravati always poses a threat to its residents and properties, as humans cannot always combat natural forces effectively.
