Pune: With reservoirs in the state collectively holding 44% water, the state government has asked all divisional commissioners to reserve water for drinking purpose and restrict its usage for non-drinking purpose.
“At least 1,155 villages and 3,709 hamlets are facing severe water shortage. The state is providing water through 1,539 tankers to areas reeling under water scarcity. The state has spent Rs 248 crore to run fodder camps sheltering 1.69 lakh cattle,” a statement released by the government said.
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Links:
[1] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/news/state-holds-44-water-reservoirs
[2] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/newspaper/times-india-pune-0
[3] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/maharashtra
[4] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/reservoirs
[5] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/drinking-water
[6] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/drinking-water-scarcity
[7] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/pune-d
[8] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/nagpur-d
[9] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/ministry-agriculture
[10] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/drought
[11] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/water-resources
