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Rajasthan Faces Drought Fears as Monsoon Rainfall Drops
25 Oct
Summary
- Monsoon rainfall in Jaisalmer and Barmer is less than half the average.
- Jaisalmer city faces erratic water supply, with water every five to seven days.
- Officials are inspecting water supply infrastructure and planning contingency measures.
Rajasthan's Jaisalmer and Barmer districts are confronting mounting fears of a severe drought as monsoon rainfall has dropped to less than half the average. The region is experiencing a potential water crisis, prompting district officials to take action.
Jaisalmer city has been grappling with an erratic water supply for over a year and a half. Residents report receiving water only once every five to seven days, leading to frustration over unaddressed issues. In light of this, Jaisalmer District Collector Anupama Jorwal recently inspected the Public Health Engineering Department (PHED) headworks, reviewing operational water supply schemes and ongoing projects under the Jal Jeevan Mission.
Collector Jorwal directed officials to ensure adequate water storage, increase reservoir capacity, and maintain a regular, uninterrupted supply to villages. She also emphasized expediting pending works under the Jal Jeevan Mission to benefit more rural households.
Meanwhile, Barmer District Collector Chinmayi Gopal inspected the main drinking water head of the Barmer Lift Canal. She ordered the preparation of a contingency plan for the upcoming summer and stressed the importance of expediting pending projects. Additionally, officials are exploring the utilization of water stored in an escape reservoir of the Indira Gandhi Canal to supplement supplies during canal closures or scarcity periods.
