The Somasila and Kandaleru dams, that form part of the Krishna water supply system, will store much more water in the current water year (June 2005-May 2006). The Somasila dam will hold 52 thousand million cubic feet (tmcft) and Kandaleru 25 tmcft. Both are located in Nellore district. The increase in storage will guarantee continuous supply of Krishna water to Chennai at least for the next six months, official sources here say. Apart from meeting Chennai's needs, the water will be used for irrigation and drinking water supply in Andhra Pradesh. Till now, Somasila stored a maximum of 40 tmcft and Kandaleru, 18 tmcft. The improvement in storage has been made possible due to the acquisition of more land.