Coimbatore struggles with water scarcity, supplying water only once every 10-12 days due to low levels in local reservoirs. The city now seeks 20 crore liters daily from the Porthimund Dam in Nilgiris for the next 15 days.
Coimbatore: Coimbatore is experiencing severe water shortages, with most areas receiving water only once every 10-12 days. The primary reason cited is the reduced water levels in Siruvani and Bhavani Sagar Dams that traditionally fulfill the city's water needs. According to the latest reports, the Bhavani Sagar Dam is significantly under capacity, holding only 43 feet of water out of a potential 105 feet.
Current water supply can only cater to 17 crore liters a day, significantly less than the daily requirement of 25 crore liters. As an immediate remedy, Coimbatore Municipal Corporation (CMC) has initiated steps to procure 20 crore liters of water daily from the Porthimund Dam in Nilgiris over the next 15 days, starting from May 1. This initiative mirrors earlier efforts this April when water was similarly sourced from another dam in Nilgiris to alleviate the city's thirst.
This strategic move is critical as local reservoirs such as the Siruvani, which stands at a mere 11 feet out of a full capacity of 49 feet, and the Azhiyar, at 60 feet out of 120, are unable to meet the city's demands. The swift response from CMC aims to bridge this shortfall and ensure a steady water supply in the short term while addressing the underlying issues.
Current water supply can only cater to 17 crore liters a day, significantly less than the daily requirement of 25 crore liters. As an immediate remedy, Coimbatore Municipal Corporation (CMC) has initiated steps to procure 20 crore liters of water daily from the Porthimund Dam in Nilgiris over the next 15 days, starting from May 1. This initiative mirrors earlier efforts this April when water was similarly sourced from another dam in Nilgiris to alleviate the city's thirst.
This strategic move is critical as local reservoirs such as the Siruvani, which stands at a mere 11 feet out of a full capacity of 49 feet, and the Azhiyar, at 60 feet out of 120, are unable to meet the city's demands. The swift response from CMC aims to bridge this shortfall and ensure a steady water supply in the short term while addressing the underlying issues.