September 6th 2023.
The monsoon season in Maharashtra has caused much distress among residents and experts. Despite promising predictions from the Indian Meteorological Department, the expected rainfall has yet to occur, leaving the state's agricultural prospects and water supply in a precarious situation.
Pune, one of the major cities, has been particularly affected by this scarcity of rainfall. However, there is a glimmer of hope on the horizon, with light to moderate rain being expected on September 10 and 11, as predicted by weather expert Ramchandra Sable.
In response to the looming drought-like conditions in Maharashtra, Guardian Minister Chandrakant Patil declared that there will be no immediate water cuts in Pune. He made this announcement after attending a canal committee meeting, specifying that the decision on water cuts would be reconsidered during the next meeting in October.
Although the rainfall this season has been deficient, the water storage in the dams upstream of the Mutha river remains satisfactory. Consequently, the water supply for both drinking and irrigation purposes will continue for the next month.
IMD Pune division head Anuragh Kashyapi revealed that a low-pressure system is approaching via Vidarbha and areas of Marathwada. According to him, the monsoon will become active in Maharashtra tomorrow afternoon onwards, and rain activity is expected to reach its peak on September 7 and 8.
The El Niño effect is causing much distress, with warmer-than-usual sea water temperatures leading to a potential drought. This situation is impacting sixteen districts in the state, leading to imbalances in rainfall, flooding in some areas, and drought in others. Farmers and their crops, as well as livestock and dairy production, are all facing the consequences of this erratic monsoon season.
Sable concluded by urging the government to take proactive measures to address this water crisis, highlighting the need for a committee to be established and guidelines to be formulated. He believes that if the situation persists, artificial rain may need to be considered as a possible solution.
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