Drought measures
So far, the collector has assessed preparedness in 16 of the district’s 29 municipal councils and nagar panchayats. The remaining 13 will be reviewed on Oct 28 and 29, officials said. Officials were instructed to submit proposals for repairing 17 borewells and four wells, explore acquiring private wells where necessary and consider constructing a temporary check dam across a river to improve water availability. In Ramtek, the collector directed the municipal council to plan repairs to 32 wells and restore 20 defunct borewells. The administration has set a Nov 30 deadline to complete new water distribution works for Ramtek’s wards 2 and 10, after approval of rates and issuance of work orders. Ashirwad also directed urban bodies to ensure new water supply projects are completed by Dec 31.
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He directed officials to identify vulnerable areas and ensure alternative water sources are available before shortages worsen. District collector Kumar Ashirwad on Monday reviewed preparedness in Yerkheda, Bhiwapur, Mouda, Mahadula and Ramtek urban local bodies.
Nagpur: The district administration has begun preparations to tackle a potential water crisis in the next eight months, with orders issued for repairs of defunct borewells, restoring wells, plugging pipeline leakages and speedy completion of water supply projects. Contractors delaying crucial works could face notices under the Disaster Management Act.