Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru (MS)
Mangaluru, May 12: The water level in the Thumbe vented dam receded to 3.8 meters on May 11, marking the lowest recorded level in the past eight years. This dam serves as the lifeline for water supply to the city and surrounding areas.
Similarly, the water level in the AMR dam also dropped to 15.34 meters. Despite daily pumping of water from the Harekala dam to the Thumbe dam and rationing measures, the rapid decline in water levels has raised concerns for the Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC) and the general public.
On Thursday and Friday, the water level in the Thumbe dam was 3.92 and 3.86 meters respectively, while in the AMR dam, it was 15.48 and 15.39 meters on the corresponding days. Both dams are experiencing a significant decrease in water levels. Fortunately, heavy rains have recently lashed Kadaba and Subramanya areas. Continued rainfall is crucial for replenishing the dam's water levels.
Following the implementation of water rationing by the MCC, there has been an increased demand for tanker water. The MCC is supplying water to some apartment buildings and elevated areas through tankers. Even hotels and commercial establishments are receiving water through tanker supply. MCC officials have urged the public to conserve water and avoid wastage at all costs.
Water scarcity is already being felt in several gram panchayat areas, with respective gram panchayats providing water through tankers. Many vehicle washing centers in the city have been forced to close down due to water shortages.