World · 31 Oct
Govt. sanctions special funds for alternative drinking water sources amid El Nino concerns
AI summaryThe State government has sanctioned ₹120 crore for alternative drinking water arrangements linked to the Singur reservoir for four districts, and ₹1 crore each for other districts, to address potential El Nino-driven scarcity, according to Minister Danasari Anasuya Seethakka. The minister directed officials to expedite alternative arrangements, map affected villages, and explore hiring private borewells and tankers. She also emphasized water conservation, groundwater recharge, and continuous monitoring of reservoir storage levels.
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