Water situation still not comfortable
Posted on: 24/Jul/2013 11:49:36 AM - No. of views : (2875)
Although the water situation in Chennai has improved, it is still too early to heave a sigh of relief. According to sources, it will be at least another 3 months or so for the supply of Krishna water from the Kandaleru dam to reach 830 million litres a day (mld), which is considered �normal�. Currently, the supply is at 550 mld.
A breach in the canal from the Kandaleru dam reduced inflow into the city�s reservoirs. Andhra Pradesh has promised up to 1000 cusecs of Krishna water. �It would be sufficient if Andhra Pradesh maintains 200cusecs discharge for the next three months. That would help stabilise the storage and ensure the existing supply till mid-October. If the rain fills the reservoirs, that would be bonus�, said a senior official from Chennai�s Metro Water.
