more-in Even as the heat has started to intensify, an imminent drinking water crisis looms large over the city. But there is some good news from officials. With the Mulla Periyar dam having a little over 110 feet of storage and the discharge being maintained at 200 cusecs a day to Vaigai reservoir, the city’s main water source, officials said that they could maintain distribution with ease till March end to residents in. Hence the once-in-three-days supply, which is in vogue, will continue for another 30 to 35 days. From April 1, the Corporation would have to rely on alternatives for which modalities have been worked out for sinking borewells. As many as 500 locations have been identified in and around the city for the purpose. Tenders will be invited from approved contractors and work order issued in about a fortnight. Thus, when the water level receded in Mulla Periyar dam and subsequently when the level in Vaigai dam too dipped, water will be sourced through borewells and distributed in lorries and tankers. In this regard, Commissioner, Municipal Administration, G. Prakash held a review meeting with officials at the Anna Maaligai in which Corporation Commissioner Sandeep Nanduri, Deputy Commissioner S. Shanthi, City Engineer A. Maduram and others participated. Micro-level plan Speaking to The Hindu on Saturday, Mr. Nanduri said that the Corporation had drawn up a micro-level plan, assessing the water requirement for each ward. The supply timings through lorry and other details would be made available in the respective ward offices for public view. He also said that public could post their suggestions/requirements/complaints on the Corporation WhatsApp 7449 104 104 with name/street/ward number for swift action. On Saturday noon, a large number of residents from Bethaniapuram blocked the road demanding water supply. The Commissioner has appealed to the public to convey their grievances to officials for redressal, instead of blocking vehicular movement.

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