Erratic rain pulls down water table in district

  • | Thursday | 18th October, 2018

The agency has warned of water scarcity in least 559 villages. Interestingly, the water table has gone up on in three talukas.The survey was conducted between June and September and its findings were submitted to the Nashik district administration recently. "The water levels have dropped up to two metres in 12 talukas. However, the silver lining is that the groundwater levels have not plunged beyond 2 metres. About 307 more villages were likely to be added to the list in the third quarter from April.

NASHIK: Poor monsoon has led to drastic drop in groundwater level in as many as 12 talukas in Nashik district as compared to average levels of the last five years.The groundwater survey and development agency (GSDA) recently completed its survey that shows depletion of up to two metres in these talukas. Interestingly, the water table has gone up on in three talukas.The survey was conducted between June and September and its findings were submitted to the Nashik district administration recently. The exercise was undertaken in all 1,947 villages of the district through the 185 observation wells. The agency has warned of water scarcity in least 559 villages."The water levels have dropped up to two metres in 12 talukas. There are some villages that have seen a sharp fall and they have been included in the 'scarcity zone'," said resident deputy collector Ramdas Khedkar.Erratic rainfall coupled with excessive drawing of water are to be blamed for the depleting groundwater levels. However, the silver lining is that the groundwater levels have not plunged beyond 2 metres. Sinnar , Nandgaon and Malegaon have witnessed more than 50% rainfall deficit, but because of water conservation efforts, the water table has not registered a sharp fall," the official said.The water conservation measures have also paid dividends in Peth, Surgana and Dindori talukas, which have registered a rise in groundwater level by up to one metre. "While Dindori received good rains, Surgana had up to 10% deficit and Peth had 20% shortfall. Yet all have noted rise in groundwater levels," the officer said.Along with the GSDA report, several other factors are taken into consideration while deciding about scarcity and drought in a particular area.As of now, 559 villages are likely to be hit by water scarcity. During October to December, 81 villages across several talukas could witness scarcity-like situation, while 171 villages are likely to be in the grip of scarcity in second quarter starting January. About 307 more villages were likely to be added to the list in the third quarter from April.

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