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Water
crisis in Pune Pune:
Water crisis looms large over Pune, as delay in the arrival of monsoon has
led to the drying up of water in Khadakwasla dam, the lone source of water to
the city. According to the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) authorities, only
2.23 per cent of water is now available in the dam. They have been forced to slash
the water supply to Pune by 20 per cent and look for alternate sources. The officials
are hopeful that they will be able to tide over the situation by July 20 when
monsoon is expected to hit the city. However delay in rains could mean a serious
water crisis. "Only 62 TMC or 2.23 per cent of water is left in the dam. Slashing
the water supply by 20 per cent and another 30 per cent, we will be able to supply
water till July 20 or July 21. Pune will not face any water crisis. There will
be lot of problems if the monsoon does not arrive till July 20," said Avinash
Surve, Superintendent Engineer, Pune Irrigation Circle. Even though there are
dams in the vicinity, it is not possible to lay a pipeline. The experts are of
the view that authorities should seriously think about constructing lakes to conserve
water in the city. -July
1, 2009 Go
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