Maharashtra's 10% Water Cut From October 16, Industries Told To Reuse Water
The Maharashtra government is implementing a 10% water cut across urban and rural areas starting October 16 due to a severe rainfall deficit. Industries have been mandated to recycle 30% of their water consumption as part of a long-term drought management plan.
Why it matters
Effective water management is critical for Maharashtra's agricultural and industrial stability as climate change impacts monsoon patterns.
The Maharashtra government has said it will impose minimum 10 per cent water cut in all urban and rural local bodies from October 16 amid a deficient monsoon.Industries have been directed to reuse or recycle at least 30% of the water they consume.The state government on September 26 declared drought in 265 of its 358 talukas, or 74 per cent of the state, amid rainfall deficit.State Water Resources Minister Girish Mahajan said his department has prepared a detailed dam-wise and usage-wise water management plan up to August 31, 2027."A 10 per cent additional emergency buffer stock would be maintained in each dam. Water required for drinking purposes will be reserved up to August 31, 2027, after accounting for evaporation, silt and unauthorised extraction.
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