Igatpuri taluka in Nashik district, known as the home of rain, is currently experiencing a severe water shortage. Despite an average of 3500 mm of rain in the taluka, 18 tankers are still needed to supply water to 17 villages. Due to the apathy of the administration, the poor and tribals in Igatpuri are facing artificial water shortage, locals allege.
Due to the lack of effective implementation of drinking water schemes and the lack of proper implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission, residents, especially women, are facing great hardship.
The villages currently receiving water supply through tankers include Walvihir, Manjargaon, Sonoshi, Aadharwad, Maidara-Dhanoshi, Kurungwadi, Ambewadi, Chinchle Khaire, Khed, Bhavli Budruk, Awalkhed, Vasali, Waghera, Mundegaon, Khairgaon, Bharwaj-Nirpan and Kaluste.
Proposals for new tankers submitted
The tehsil office has received proposals to start water supply through tankers in the villages of Shevgedang, Karonle and Taked Budruk.
Water storage decreases
There has been a significant decrease in the water storage in major dams in the Igatpuri taluka. According to administrative reports, many dams have less than 50% water storage left, while some dams are on the verge of reaching the bottom.
The current water levels in major dams are as follows:
Mukane Dam: 46.11%
Waki Dam: 38.52%
Bham Dam: 24.88%
Bhavli Dam: 27.48%
Valdevi Dam: 45.37%
Darna Dam: 41.32%
Vaitarna Dam: 46.80%
