Regional Commissioner approves release of 4.105 tmcft from Narayanpur reservoir to meet Kalaburagi’s drinking water needs
The Regional Commissioner has approved the release of 4.105 tmcft of water from the Narayanpur reservoir to address severe drinking water shortages in Kalaburagi district. The decision follows improved storage levels due to recent heavy rainfall in Maharashtra.
Why it matters
This intervention is essential for mitigating drought-like conditions and ensuring basic water security for both urban and rural populations in the region.
With large parts of Kalaburagi district facing water scarcity, the Regional Commissioner has approved the release of 4.105 tmcft of water from the Narayanpur reservoir to meet the drinking water requirements of people and livestock in both urban and rural areas.
Deputy Commissioner Ikram Shariff said the approval was granted following a proposal submitted by the district administration based on requests from the Minor Irrigation Department, the Kalaburagi City Corporation, Krishna Bhagya Jala Nigam Limited, Afzalpur Town Municipal Council, and the tahsildars of Yadrami and Jewargi taluks.
He said the decision was taken by giving top priority to drinking water needs in view of the drought-like conditions prevailing in the district. Water has already been released following the Regional Commissioner’s approval.
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