Marathwada's Dams Replenished: Relief for Water-Starved Districts

Recent rains have started to replenish the Manjara dam in Maharashtra's Beed district, which had experienced zero percent water stock. The Vishnupuri dam in Nanded district is 83 percent full, with further water management measures pending. These developments bring temporary relief to the Marathwada region facing water shortages.

The Manjara dam in Maharashtra's Beed district, one of the three reservoirs in the Marathwada region recording "zero per cent" water stock, has started receiving water after recent rains, an official confirmed on Thursday. The dam, crucial for Latur city's water supply, showed a marginal increase to 0.09 per cent capacity after gaining 0.61 million cubic metres (MCM) of water.

Meanwhile, the Vishnupuri dam in Nanded district, located about 170 km away, has reached 83 per cent capacity. Officials stated that its gates might open anytime soon depending on the water inflow. The reservoir, built on the Godavari river, has collected 57.74 MCM of water since June 1.

The temporary improvement in water stock at Manjara dam doesn't yet alter the water supply schedule for Latur city, which currently receives water once every four days. The situation in the Marathwada region, covering eight districts, continues to depend heavily on further rains.

(With inputs from agencies.)