Kolhapur : With only 34% water storage left across 83 reservoirs, authorities are banking on retreating monsoon rains to tackle the water scarcity.
“Keeping in mind the conditions likely to arise due to the potential impact of El Nino, the irrigation, agriculture, animal husbandry, and all related departments must remain vigilant. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Kolhapur | Silver Rate in Kolhapur | Bank Holidays in Kolhapur | Public Holidays in Kolhapur Stay updated with the latest Kolhapur news.
Micro-planning regarding available water sources, storage tanks, and acquisition of water sources is necessary and we hope good rains during retreating phase,” Patil said. “About 6,657 MCFT has been released through Takari, Mhasal and Tembhu lift schemes,” superintendent engineer Mahadev Kadam said. The district collector should regularly review the situation in the completely drought-prone eastern talukas of Jat , Atpadi, and Kavathemahankal, and implement appropriate measures as required from time to time. The review covered water supply, tankers, fodder depots and Kharif-Rabi planning. Download the TOI App.
Guardian minister Chandrakant Patil, on Thursday, directed officials to prepare and ensure water reserved first for drinking.