Nashik: The Nashik MLAs cutting across the party lines voiced their opposition to the release of water from Nashik to Jayakwadi dam in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. The Nashik MLAs, while speaking at the meeting chaired by district guardian minister Dada Bhuse, Monday collectively denounced the order of the Godavari Marathwada Irrigation Development Corporation (GMIDC) to release 8.6 TMC water to Jayakwadi dam. They claimed that the facts required to be taken into account before deciding the quantum of water to be released from Nashik had not been considered. The quantum of water in the dams, the wrong mention of the dams in the various complexes and the failure of the water resources department to register appropriate demand for water from the villages are some of the reasons for the lower demand for drinking water in the district. The water release from the district could invite calamity in the future, claimed Sinnar MLA Manik Kokate. MLA Saroj Aher of Deolali Camp also highlighted that the demand for water for the Jaljeevan Schemes has not been reflected in the reservation of water from Kashyapi Dam. The deputy speaker of legislative assembly Narhari Zirwal noted that the villages that draw water from the dams have not found any mention in the reservation plan. MLA Devyani Pharande pointed out that the Alandi dam was shown as part of Gangapur Dam complex that provides drinking water to Nashik Municipal Corporation. Summing up the discussions, MLA Kokate said, Though the matter is sub judice, the MLAs registered their opposition to the release of water given the fact that release of water could lead to a precarious situation, especially for the farmers. Bhuse asked the water resources department officials to note the issues raised by the MLAs and present the corrected figures to the MLA Devyani Pharande, who has filed a petition in the Bombay high court against the GMIDC decision. The department should also make a statement saying Alandi dam should be excluded from Gangapur Dam complex as it does not provide any drinking water to Nashik city, he said. We also published the following articles recentlyRain across TN: Water level in Vaigai dam reaches 66 feet, flood warning issuedThe water level in the Vaigai dam in Madurai, India, has reached 66 feet, prompting authorities to issue the first flood warning of the season. The dam is nearing its total capacity of 71 feet, with an inflow of 3,177 cusecs of water. The Periyar dams level is at 125.5 feet out of a total capacity of 152 feet. The region has experienced abundant rainfall this year, resulting in bumper crops. However, farmers are concerned about the delayed release of water, which could affect their harvest.Noida: Village residents demand potable water supply, meet MLA Pankaj SinghThe lack of potable water supply in villages near Noida has caused frustration among locals. Many villagers rely on unauthorised submersible pumps to extract groundwater, contributing to its depletion. The Noida Village Residents Association has met with MLA Pankaj Singh to demand the completion of water pipeline laying and regular water supply. Despite claims by the Noida Authority that clean water is provided to all villages, many areas still lack access to water supply. The population in these villages has grown significantly, but basic amenities like water, sewer, and power have been neglected.Jarange has water, will stop today if demands not metMaratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange has reiterated his demand for blanket reservation for the entire Maratha community. Jarange had been on a fast unto death for seven days, but agreed to drink water to honor a request from Kolhapur royal familys Shahu Maharaj. However, he stated that the decisions made by the government were unacceptable and threatened to resume his fast if his demands were not met. Jarange rejected Maharajs request for medical treatment and refused to shift the agitation to Mumbai. Maharaj urged community members to refrain from violence and suicide.

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