Maharashtra imposes minimum 10% water cut in urban, rural local bodies from Oct 16 amid deficient monsoon
Officials said drinking water will be protected as local bodies must cut supply 10% and industries recycle or reuse at least 30% of water.
- On Monday, the Maharashtra government announced a minimum 10 per cent water cut across all urban and rural local bodies starting October 16, citing deficient monsoon conditions and El Niño impacts.
- With monsoon falling short, Mahajan's department undertook detailed dam-wise and use-wise planning of available water stocks up to August 31, 2027, anticipating prolonged water stress from El Niño conditions.
- Industries have been directed to recycle 30 per cent of water, while authorities will conduct joint patrols to seize illegal extraction equipment from dams and rivers; local bodies must prevent leakage and use treated wastewater for gardening and construction.
- Last month, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis declared 265 of 358 talukas drought-affected and announced relief measures including crop loan restructuring, land revenue concessions and deferment of agricultural loan recoveries.
- Water for drinking will be reserved through August 31, 2027, after accounting for evaporation and silt, with a 10 per cent emergency buffer maintained in every dam; Rabi foodgrains and fodder receive irrigation priority over perennial crops.
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Maharashtra braces for water crisis, orders 10% cut from Oct 16
The Maharashtra government announced a minimum 10 per cent water cut for all urban and rural local bodies starting October 16 due to a deficient monsoon and El Nino impact. The state is prioritising drinking water, planning for water stocks until August 2027, and implementing measures like preventing leakage, reusing treated wastewater, and curbing unauthorised extraction.
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Citing a deficient monsoon and potential drought risks, the Maharashtra government will enforce a minimum 10 per cent water cut across all urban and rural local bodies starting October 16. 'Drinking water will be given the highest priority. All municipal corporations, municipalities and gram panchayats have been directed to implement a 10 per cent water cut from October 16,' State Water Resources Minister Girish Mahajan said. 📰 Maharashtra Anno…
Maharashtra water cut: Minimum 10% reduction in urban, rural local bodies from Oct 16 amid deficient monsoon
According to the State Water Resources Minister Girish Mahajan, "drinking water will be given the highest priority. All municipal corporations, municipalities and gram panchayats have been directed to implement a 10 per cent water cut from October 16."
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Times of IndiaMaharashtra imposes minimum 10% water cut in urban, rural local bodies from Oct 16 amid deficient monsoon
Maharashtra will enforce a 10 percent reduction in water supply starting October 16 due to insufficient rainfall. The state has prioritized drinking water and will reserve it through August 31, 2027. Local bodies are instructed to prevent water leakage and maximize sewage treatment plant operation. Industries must recycle at least 30 percent of their water usage under new directives.
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