Minister Seethakka has directed officials to prepare advance plans to ensure there is no drinking water shortage for the state's residents during the upcoming summer. She emphasized that drinking water supply must be given top priority due to the El Niño effect and prevailing weather conditions.
On Saturday, the Minister held a review meeting with senior officials at the Rural Water Supply headquarters in Erramanzil, Hyderabad. During the meeting, they discussed the challenges anticipated in the coming summer and strategies to overcome them.
Seethakka advised officials to utilize available water resources judiciously and economically. She instructed them to pay special attention to preventing water wastage.
The Minister provided guidance on water storage levels in reservoirs and alternative arrangements. She urged officials to ensure that the public does not face any difficulties during the summer months.
Seethakka instructed that plans should be made to fully allocate the water available in reservoirs for drinking water needs immediately after irrigation requirements are met by November 1.
