Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru

Mangaluru, Apr 12: Although there was a slight decline in the past 15 days, the water storage level at Thumbe dam has currently remained stable. The dam’s total storage capacity is 6 metres, and at present, 5.5 metres of water has been stored.

In comparison, the water level stood at 5.25 metres last year, 4.91 metres in 2024, and 5.98 metres on the same day in 2023. In 2022 and 2021, the level was 6 metres, while it was 4.90 metres in 2020 and 5.11 metres in 2019.

Currently, there is no major drinking water problem within the Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC) limits. However, as a precautionary measure, the corporation has made arrangements. If issues arise, residents can contact the control room at 0824-2220306 or 0824-2220303 for assistance.

As per records, around 160 MLD of water is pumped daily from Thumbe dam to Mangaluru. The water is treated at two purification plants with capacities of 80 MLD (constructed in 2009) and 81.07 MLD (constructed in 1983) before being supplied to the city.

In addition, a new 20 MLD water treatment plant is being constructed at Ramalkatte near Thumbe dam. Of this, 10 MLD will be supplied to rural areas, and the remaining 10 MLD will add to the city’s supply, bringing the total availability to 170 MLD.

Due to recent rainfall in rural areas, water inflow has slightly increased in the Shambhoor AMR dam, which currently has 18 metres of water at full capacity. Similarly, Saralikatte dam has 4 metres, Jakribettu dam has 3 metres, and Harekala dam has 1.9 metres of water. At present, these rural dams are also adequately filled.

There is currently no shortage of drinking water for Mangaluru, as Thumbe dam has sufficient storage to meet the city’s needs for 30 days. However, with additional pumping of water from the Harekala dam, this supply can be extended up to 110 days. Hence, there is no immediate concern regarding drinking water shortage in the city, said MCC commissioner Ravichandra Nayak.