The water supply will only last until June because the water level at the Ransai dam has now fallen to 102.9 feet. In order to guarantee that the supply lasts until the arrival of the monsoon, MIDC is choosing to implement water cuts.
NAVI MUMBAI: As the water supply in the Ransai dam, which provides water to the area, runs out, Uran is once again experiencing a severe water shortage. Authorities are urging residents to conserve water in order to prevent additional cuts and guarantee that the supply lasts until the monsoon, as the area is already experiencing a two-day water shortage (Tuesday and Friday).
The taluka of Uran, which is home to about 2 lakh people, needs 41 mld of water per day from the dam. Nevertheless, MIDC can only provide 30 mld of water, which results in a 10 mld shortage. In order to supply Uran, MIDC purchases 3.8 mld of water from CIDCO; in exchange, MIDC provides CIDCO with water from other locations. Residents warn of more agitations, while MIDC officials warn of more water cuts if necessary. “MIDC’s plan to increase the dam’s water capacity has been on hold for many years. Perhaps it’s time to increase the agitation now that we’ve protested multiple times,” Prashant Mhatre said.
Social worker Bhushan Patil stated, “A lot of rain-water goes to waste after the dam fills up because the Ransai dam’s capacity is less,” as locals prepare for more water cuts, something they are already accustomed to. As a result, every year starting in December, the residents experience water shortages. Raising the dam’s height could be beneficial, but it will require more land acquisition. Getting more land won’t be simple because the rehabilitation of those impacted by the dam has been delayed for the past 60 years.
