BANGALORE: The state government is likely to go in for rationing of water in Bangalore and Mysore cities till the end of summer to meet the demand.
The storage level has drastically reduced in KRS following release of water to Tamil Nadu. While the maximum capacity of the dam is 124.80 feet, storage has reduced to 80 feet. With summer expected to be severe this year, water level is further expected to dip in the reservoir. The present water storage -- including live and dead storage -- in KRS and Kabini reservoirs is expected to last only till April end, water resources minister Basavaraj Bommai told reporters here on Monday.
Modalities of rationing the water are yet to be worked out. Allaying fears of a severe water scarcity, Bommai said: "There is sufficient water to meet drinking requirement for coming summer. There is no need to panic. A meeting of dam engineers of KRS has been convened on Tuesday in this regard. Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) officials will also attend the meeting.''
Farmers in Cauvery basin have been told to adopt crop pattern that is less water intensive. "In the meeting, an idea may be evolved on rationing system besides looking at the possibility of exploiting ground water," Bommai said.
On desilting the dams, the minister said the department has planned to remove only the annual accumulation of silt. "A report is being prepared by the experts in this regard. Once it is ready we will approach the Centre for financial assistance," Bommai said.
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