{
  "id": 14288160,
  "title": "Maharashtra Minister Atul Save Orders Drinking Water Supply Plan For Nanded Till August 2027 Amid Drought Concerns",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/maharashtra-minister-atul-save-orders-drinking-water-supply-plan-for",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-13T20:01:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/maharashtra-minister-atul-save-orders-drinking-water-supply-plan-for-nanded-till-august-2027-amid-drought-concerns"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Maharashtra Minister Atul Save, who oversees the welfare of backward and underprivileged communities in the Nanded region, has mandated the district administration to develop a thorough strategy for providing drinking water to Nanded until August 31, 2027. This directive comes amid drought conditions and the looming threat of water scarcity. Save delivered these instructions during a virtual meeting chaired by him at the state administrative headquarters, Mantralaya.\n\nThe district's water situation was evaluated at the meeting, with a focus on major, medium, and minor irrigation projects. As per official data, these 104 projects currently hold a combined storage of 68%. To counter potential emergencies, Save directed the administration to set aside a minimum of 10% of the live storage capacity in each significant reservoir as an emergency buffer. This reserve is intended to be utilized in unforeseen circumstances such as sudden drops in rainfall, protracted dry spells, and other unexpected events.\n\nIn conjunction with water conservation efforts, Save ordered local authorities to refrain from using potable water for landscaping and sports facilities in urban areas. Additionally, industrial zones were requested to recycle 30% of their water to alleviate strain on existing water resources. The minister also issued orders to the administration to promptly address illegal water connections and minimize water leakage within the city limits.\n\nGiven that water scarcity is anticipated to worsen in certain areas during March and April, the district administration has been tasked with identifying vulnerable villages in advance and devising plans for distributing drinking water via tankers as required. Furthermore, Save mandated officials to conduct monthly reviews of the water scarcity scenario and launch public awareness drives to promote responsible water usage. The meeting gathered representatives from various departments including Nanded Collector Rahul Kardile, Municipal Commissioner Mahesh Doifode, Zilla Parishad Chief Executive Officer Ajinkya Satam, and Irrigation Department Executive Engineer I.M. Chishti.",
  "summary": "Maharashtra Minister for Other Backward Bahujan Welfare and Nanded Guardian Minister Atul Save has directed the district administration to prepare a comprehensive plan for drinking water supply in Nanded district until August 31, 2027, in view of the prevailing drought conditions and the possibility of water scarcity. District Water Availability Reviewed The directions were issued during an…",
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}