Maharashtra Water Cut Update: Water Levels in State Dams at 62% As Against 81% in 2022; Marathwada Worst Hit As August Witnesses No Rainfall
Besides Marathwada and North Maharashtra, Western Maharashtra also witnessed a huge dip in dam water level, with 68.3 percent water capacity against 85 percent last year.
Mumbai, August 19: A dry month of monsoon this August has reportedly caused water levels to dip in several dams in Maharashtra. The water levels in the state dams are reportedly said to be 20 percent lower compared to last year. As per a report in the Times of India, the water level in all dams of Maharashtra is down to 62 percent as compared to 81 percent at this time in 2022. Maharashtra and Mumbai also saw a disappointing August in terms of rainfall so far.
As per the report, a gap in monsoon and no rainfall has reportedly led to a significant dip in the water levels in the state's dams. The dam water level is said to be the lowest in Marathwada, with the dam having a water capacity of just 31 percent. The 31 percent water level in Marathwada dam is less when compared to the 72.6 percent water level same time last year. Mumbai Rains Today: Short Spells of Rainfall Lashes Several Areas, Mumbaikars Welcome Back Rains by Sharing Photos and Videos of #MumbaiRains.
On the other hand, the water level in North Maharashtra is also not promising, with the dam having 57 percent capacity of water when compared to 75 percent at this time in 2022. Besides Marathwada and North Maharashtra, Western Maharashtra also witnessed a huge dip in dam water level, with 68.3 percent water capacity against 85 percent last year.
The report also states that nearly 351 tankers have been deployed to provide water across the state. As per India Meteorological Department (IMD), Maharashtra has received 89 percent of the average rainfall in the state so far. However, the weather agency has predicted a revival in the monsoon season for the state in the next few days. Mumbai Water Cut Update: BMC Withdraws 10% Water Cut Imposed in City and Suburbs From August 9.
Meanwhile, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) recently said that the water level in the seven lakes that supply drinking water to Mumbai is at 83.45 percent. This good news comes amid no rainfall in the month of August in Mumbai. Although the water levels in seven lakes are rising, the BMC withdrew the 10 percent water cut order, which it issued on July 10 recently.
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