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PCMC cuts water supply by 15 per cent; Pawna dam storage falls to 19 per cent

PCMC cuts water supply by 15 per cent; Pawna dam storage falls to 19 per cent

The Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) on Friday announced a 15 per cent reduction in water supply across the city following a sharp decline in Pawna dam storage. According to PCMC officials, the water stock in Pawna Dam has dropped to just 19 per cent. Coupled with the delayed arrival of the monsoon, the situation has raised concerns over water availability in the coming weeks, making strict management of available resources necessary. Pawna project Dr Suryavanshi, commissioner, PCMC. PIC/X/@punekarnews Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Conserve every drop, prepare for possible rainfall deficit: Yogi

Conserve every drop, prepare for possible rainfall deficit: Yogi

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday said water conservation should be turned into a mass movement in Uttar Pradesh in view of uncertain weather conditions and the possibility of below-normal rainfall during the monsoon. He called for greater public participation in rainwater harvesting and water conservation efforts. CM Yogi Adityanath said water conservation should be turned into a mass movement in Uttar Pradesh. (File) Reviewing weather conditions, monsoon progress, drinking water supply and groundwater conservation at a high-level meeting, the chief minister directed officials to ensure that no part of the state faced a drinking water crisis. He said water supply systems should function smoothly and citizens should not face any inconvenience. All departments, he said, should work in coordination and make advance preparations to deal with the possibility of deficient rainfall. Emphasising that not a single drop of water should be wasted, Yogi directed officials to strengthen the “Catch the Rain” campaign launched on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call and ensure greater public participation in rainwater harvesting projects. Weather experts informed the chief minister …

CM, Bhupendra Patel Governor dine at farmer’s home, underline importance of water conservation & tree plantation | Ahmedabad News

CM, Bhupendra Patel Governor dine at farmer’s home, underline importance of water conservation & tree plantation | Ahmedabad News

2 min readSuratJun 19, 2026 01:47 AM IST SETTING ASIDE protocol, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Governor Acharya Devvrat had dinner on Thursday evening sitting on the floor of a thatched house, belonging to Jitendrabhai Chunilal Desai, a farmer residing in Panikhadak village of Navsari district. CM Patel and Governor Devvrat, who are on a two-day visit to the south Gujarat district, were accompanied by senior district officials. Inside the small residence, nestled amid lush green fields and winding roads, the duo enjoyed desi nagli-chokha roti, khichdi, curry and mixed vegetables served by members of the Desai family. District Collector Manish Gurwani, District Development Officer Kartik Jiwani, district police chief Rahul Patel and others were also present. CM Patel urged people to use resources wisely, considering the current situation. He said PM Modi has linked the environment protection campaign with sensitivity and called upon every citizen of the state to plant and grow a tree in the name of his mother. A total of 1,600 trees of 28 species including Neem, Peepal, Banyan, Bili, Cashew, …

Why Mumbai’s water supply is under pressure this monsoon season and who will be hit

Why Mumbai’s water supply is under pressure this monsoon season and who will be hit

Mumbai has tightened water conservation measures as reservoir levels supplying the city continue to decline amid a delayed southwest monsoon. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has announced fresh restrictions on water use, saying the move is necessary to preserve drinking water supplies. Mumbai water crisis: Image of Modak Sagar dam (HT) The civic body has imposed a 20% cut in water supply to industrial, commercial and sports establishments after water stock in the reservoirs supplying Mumbai dropped to 10.35% of total capacity. The restrictions came into effect on Wednesday. Also read: BMC to cut water connections to swimming pools, construction sites Why is Mumbai facing water cuts? Mumbai’s water crisis is primarily the result of a delayed monsoon and dwindling reserves in the seven lakes that supply drinking water to the city. The city depends almost entirely on these reservoirs, which are replenished during the monsoon months. However, with rains arriving later than expected and inflows remaining below normal, water levels have fallen sharply ahead of the peak monsoon period. As of Tuesday, the reservoirs …

Cities revive stepwells to fight water crisis| India News

Cities revive stepwells to fight water crisis| India News

New Delhi Cities revive stepwells to fight water crisis A few years ago, the 17th-century Bansilalpet stepwell in Secunderabad was buried under nearly 3,000 tonnes of reeking garbage, accumulated over decades. Today, it is one of the city’s most vibrant public spaces. Its waters– holding steady at nearly 28 feet even in peak summer– are now used by local residents for drinking and domestic needs, making Bansilalpet the first restored stepwell in Telangana to serve as a direct source of drinking water. Bansilalpet is not an isolated story. Across India — from Hyderabad to Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Gujarat and Maharashtra — a quiet movement is underway. Communities, conservation architects, NGOs and governments are reviving centuries-old stepwells, temple ponds and underground tankas once dismissed as relics of the past. There is growing recognition that these systems could help cities cope, at least in part, with a deepening urban water crisis– one that has pushed more than 600 million people into high water stress, left major cities repeatedly staring at “Day Zero” scenarios, and forced millions to …

‘Reducing wastage, water conservation way forward to resolve Cauvery crisis’

Former Commissioner of Police of Mysuru C. Chandrashekar (third from right), V.K. Nataraj (second from right), and others releasing the Kannada version of a book on Cauvery crisis in Mysuru on Sunday. | Photo Credit: M.A. Sriram Calling for optimal utilisation of water and reducing waste V.K. Nataraj, former Director, Madras Institute of Development Studies, said that it was the way forward to resolve Cauvery crisis. He was speaking at a programme to mark the release of Kananda version of the book Cauvery Dispute: A Historical Perspective, here on Sunday. The book has been authored by former Commissioner of Police of Mysuru C. Chandrashekar. Mr. Nataraj said the book provides a good historical perspective but correcting historical wrongs was unrealistic. The way forward was to reduce wastage, promote conservation, and harness the available water optimally. “There is wastage of water on both the sides – Karnataka and Tamil Nadu – and this has to be curbed going forward,” he added. Mr. Nataraj also called for promoting the non-political ”Cauvery Family” comprising farmers and other stakeholders …