The Times Of India 10.08.2012
Water cut to continue in NMC divisions
NASHIK: Citing lack of sufficient rains in the catchment areas of the Gangapur dam, the NMC has decided to continue with the present water cut in areas that fall within its limits until the water level in the dam is satisfactory.
The delay in monsoon had led the NMC to enforce
water cut of 15 to 20% in all six divisions of NMC from June 19. Around
15 per cent water cut is in force in Panchavati, Nashik East, Nashik
West and Nashik Road divisions, while a 20% water cut is in force in
Cidco and Satpur divisions.
The water level in the Gangapur dam
has increased by 1,901 million cubic feet (MCFT) to 2,482 MCFT in the
past three weeks since July 15. During the corresponding period last
year, the Gangapur dam was filled upto 59% with a water level of 3,309
MCFT.