Women performed in Mumbai canal
Mumbai: The movement of local people is going on in Igatpuri in Nashik district regarding the problem of water scarcity. Meanwhile, on Thursday, women protested in the Mumbai canal to protest against the water problem. The protesting women jumped into the Mumbai canal of Vaitarana Dam. During this time, the protesters kept rope so that women do not flow.
Police stationed in dam campus
Following this unexpected development, the officials of the Watercourse Department have immediately stopped the water of the canal to be sent to Mumbai, taking a soft stand. In view of the seriousness of the situation, police have been deployed in the dam campus so that there is no unfair incident.
Demand to end water problem
Meanwhile, discussions are going on between the officials of the Watercourse Department and the Elgar Sangatri Sangathan. The agitators demand that the water problem of tribal people should be solved immediately and water life mission works should be investigated.
Please tell that Igatpuri is struggling with a serious water problem. Lack of water in the area has increased people’s problems. People have to depend on water tankers to run day by. It is being claimed that several tankers have been installed in tribal areas.
Serious water crisis in 17 villages
Despite an average of 3500 mm of rain in Igatpuri taluka, 18 tankers are still needed to supply water in 17 villages. Local people allege that poor and tribal people are facing lack of water due to the apathy of the administration. Currently, villages receiving water supply through tankers include Valvihir, Manjargaon, Sonoshi, Aadhaarwad, Maidara-Dhanoshi, Kurungwadi, Ambewari, Chinchle Khaire, Khera, Khed, Bhavli Budroki, Avalkhed, Vasali, Vaghera, Mundegaon, Khairgaon, Bhargaon, loading and Kaloste. The Tehsil office has received proposals to start water supply through tankers in Shevagedang, Karonley and Taqed Budrock villages.
There has been a significant decrease in water storage in the major dams of Igatpuri taluka. According to administrative reports, less than 50% of water storage is left in many dams, while some dams are on the verge of reaching down.