- The much-anticipated Canal Committee meeting, chaired by Guardian Minister Ajit Pawar, is finally set to take place today after a four-month delay caused by Assembly Elections.
- The meeting will focus on determining Pune’s water supply management until June 2025, as the city faces a potential water crisis due to rising temperatures and increased demand.
- The Irrigation Department is advocating for a reduction in the Pune Municipal Corporation’s daily water consumption, from 1,570 MLD to 1,150 MLD, to ensure sustainable water usage.
- The Khadakwasla Dam currently holds 17.16 TMC of water, with 9 TMC allocated for rural irrigation needs, leaving only 8 TMC for urban and rural irrigation, evaporation, and municipal supply.
- In recent years, delayed monsoons have extended Pune’s water reserves until August 15, but with rising temperatures and additional demands, the city now requires at least 8 TMC of water until then.
- The ongoing financial dispute between the PMC and the Irrigation Department, with outstanding dues of ₹700 crore, adds to the tension and could result in water supply cuts if not resolved.
- Pune residents are already complaining about inadequate water supply, prompting the PMC to push for an uninterrupted supply through the peak summer months at the upcoming meeting.
Stay tuned for updates on the outcomes of today’s Canal Committee meeting and how it will impact Pune’s water security in the coming months.
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