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Nagpur Faces Water Crisis: Alternate Supply Looms
4 Oct
Summary
- Reservoir levels are at 58%, prompting fears of water scarcity.
- Alternate-day water supply was last seen during the 2019 crisis.
- Officials propose early planning to conserve water for summer.
Nagpur's water reserves are critically low, currently standing at 58%, which is significantly lower than last year's 85.71%. This situation has prompted Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) officials to consider reinstating alternate-day water supply, a measure last implemented during the 2019 water crisis. The state government's directive to prioritize drinking water until August 31, 2027, adds urgency to these conservation efforts.
Officials fear that rising temperatures and evaporation could further deplete the dwindling stock. To prevent a severe water shortage, some propose implementing alternate-day supply as early as January 1, 2027. They also advocate for restricting water-intensive activities like new construction and curbing industrial use of potable water, alongside addressing illegal water connections.
