Kalaburagi : With drought-like conditions prevailing and summer approaching, Kalaburagi district administration has sought reservation of 6 tmcft of water from Narayanpur reservoir to meet the drinking water needs of people and livestock in urban and rural areas.
Stay updated with the latest Hubballi news.
Sharif said the proposal seeks to prioritise drinking water requirements of people and livestock and ensure adequate availability until June, particularly during the summer months. Download the TOI App.
Deputy commissioner Ikram Sharif told TOI that the proposal was placed before the Krishna Upper Canal Project Irrigation Advisory Committee during its meeting in Bengaluru on Oct 15. The meeting, concerning the remaining period of the 2026-27 monsoon and ensuing rabi season, was chaired by Vijayanand Kashappanavar, minister for Small Industries and Public Enterprises and Bagalkot district in-charge minister. Of the 6 tmcft sought, 2.5 tmcft is required for Kalaburagi city and 1.5 tmcft for villages along the Bhima River. Afzalpur town requires 1 tmcft, while 0.4 tmcft has been sought for multi-village drinking water schemes. Another 0.3 tmcft each has been proposed for villages and towns in Jewargi and Yadrami taluks, which depend on lakes and tanks for drinking water.
Sharif, who participated through video conference, presented the district’s drinking water requirements based on demands submitted by Kalaburagi City Corporation, Afzalpur town municipal council, Bhima Lift Irrigation Project, rural drinking water supply department and minor irrigation department.