Summer rains boost water availability

Haveri

The unexpected summer rainfall in the district significantly reduced water scarcity concerns. The precipitation enhanced groundwater levels and filled numerous lakes, supporting the administration's water distribution efforts. The region recorded 57 mm of rainfall, surpassing the expected 48 mm.

The widespread summer showers across the district have generated optimism regarding water availability. The steady rainfall over the past fortnight has created positive expectations about rural areas not having to face drinking water shortage this summer.

Following a brief rainfall in February and extended showers in March, numerous areas are now experiencing considerable precipitation in April.

The past week saw heavy evening rainfall distributed uniformly across various parts of region. Certain areas, including Hirekerur, Byadagi, Hangal, and Haveri taluk, experienced notably higher rainfall, approximately four times more than that of other districts. Since late March, these regions have received weekly showers, benefiting water bodies and providing unexpected relief for livestock, birds, and groundwater levels.

Sugarcane cultivators express satisfaction with the current availability of water. Ranebennur farmers have reduced pump usage this year. Urban areas are facing fewer water scarcity issues when compared to the previous year, with Heggeri tank supplying water to city. Ranebennur and Byadagi continue receiving Tungabhadra River water during peak summer

Panchayat Development Officers have been assigned responsibility for water-related issues in their jurisdiction, experiencing reduced pressure this season. The pre-monsoon rain helped us a lot. Many water bodies have water. In some difficult rural areas, borewells have not dried up because of summer rain, and these are helping residents with drinking water.

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We have also initiated alternative arrangements to meet drinking water needs of humans and animals because we faced a lot of hardship last year. People need not panic this summer, shared Vijay Mahantesh Danammanavar, Deputy Commissioner