Pune: 18,650 Residents Depend On Tanker Water Amid Drought; 294 Borewell Schemes Approved
Pune: Water scarcity continues in parts of rural Pune district despite the region receiving 95% of its average rainfall. Eight tankers are currently supplying water to five villages and 53 hamlets, benefiting around 18,650 people, according to the Pune Zilla Parishad's Rural Water Supply Department. The administration has approved 294 new borewell schemes and sanctioned ₹2.49 crore for the…
Pune is experiencing water scarcity in rural areas despite receiving 95% of its average rainfall. Around 18,650 residents are relying on tanker water, with five villages and 53 hamlets currently receiving supplies from 18 tankers. The Pune Zilla Parishad's Rural Water Supply Department has approved 294 new borewell schemes, with drilling completed and ₹2.49 crore sanctioned for the projects.
Additionally, repairs to 611 existing borewells are underway at an estimated cost of ₹2.56 crore to enhance water availability in rural regions. Tanker services are ongoing in Baramati, Daund, and Indapur talukas, with the district monitoring the situation and providing extra tankers as needed. The administration is also acquiring private wells and borewells to sustain water supplies in affected areas.
The Maharashtra government has set a 15-day deadline for district collectors to submit drought relief proposals, prioritizing restarted stopped water supply schemes and those affected by electricity bills or lack of transformers. Tankers should be used only after exploring other options such as private wells, repaired hand pumps, and completed water supply projects.
The government is also preparing for potential water and fodder shortages, planning measures for October 2026 to June 2027 and exploring fodder cultivation on suitable land.
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