Mangaluru: Water supply on alternate days to deal with scarcity

Bellevision Media Network

Mangaluru, 04 May 2024: In response to rising temperatures and dwindling water levels across various taluks, the district administration has initiated water rationing in Dakshina Kannada. Effective May 5, rationing will commence due to the decreasing water levels in the Thumbay dam.Accordingly, water will be provided on alternate days in Mangaluru South and North.

 

 

Water will be supplied to Mangaluru South on odd days, starting from May 5, while Mangaluru North will receive water on even days, starting from May 6.

 

This measure comes amidst the scarcity of water and a shortfall in pre-monsoon rainfall. Last year, similar rationing measures were implemented during this period, which were lifted after the onset of rains in June.

 

Additionally, in Puttur taluk, water rationing has also been enforced. Areas within the jurisdiction of 12 gram panchayats, including Bannur, Aryapu, Nekkiladi, Keyyur, Kedambadi, Bajathur, and Olamogru, will receive water on alternate days as well.