The Hindu 09.04.2010
New Collector takes stock of water supply
Special Correspondent
KHAMMAM: N. Nageswara Rao, posted as Khammam Collector assumed office here on Thursday. A host of officials and non-officials wished him on the occasion in his chambers. Later, addressing a meeting of the heads of different departments, he said drinking water supply would be priority for the season. He wanted the officials to attend on war-footing the calls and complaints pertaining to scarcity conditions from any part of the district.
He enquired about the drinking water supply in towns such as Khammam, Kothagudem, Palvancha, Yellandu, Sathupalli and Manuguru and wanted to know from the commissioners of the respective municipalities the measure initiated to augment the supply.
He wanted them to respond promptly to the representations from the elected representatives.
Khammam Municipal Commissioner Satyanarayana informed the Collector that the existing sources would be enough to support the water supply in the district headquarters town till May 15 next.
The water sources would require replenishments with fresh drawl from the Palair balancing reservoir. But the Nagarjunasagar Left Canal authorities had proposed to close the canal system by April 10 so as to facilitate repair works.
The District Collector said he would discuss the matter with the official concerned and ensure supply of sufficient water to the town.
