No need to worry about water shortage in Pune: Maha Deputy CM Ajit Pawar
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Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar removed the possible hanging sword of water cut on Pune residents at the beginning of the new year by saying that they should not make the people of Pune worry about water for the time being.
Ajit Pawar interacted with the media at Circuit House in Pune. When asked about the water condition of Pune at that time, Pawar clarified that there is no need to worry about water at present.
He announced that the Canal Advisory Committee will meet in March to plan for the following four months: April, May, June, and July. During that time, the decision-making process will take into account variables like dam water levels, water usage trends, and evaporation rates. The computation will also take into consideration Pune residents’ needs for water, particularly for drinking.
Pawar emphasized that there are less water reserves than there were a year ago; this is a problem that is not specific to Pune but rather exists throughout Maharashtra. As a result, it is mandated that adequate water supply be maintained through the end of July of the following year. According to Pawar, the Water Resources Department is actively preparing to carry out these orders.
Additionally, he revealed that the Marathwada region has the worst water storage conditions due to its dams, which causes water scarcity in 366 villages and 961 settlements. Currently, 389 tankers are supplying water to these areas.
