Udupi Prepares for Water Shortage as Monsoon Deficit Looms
By ETF Desk
In Udupi district, the anticipated monsoon deficit has prompted officials to brace for a potential water shortage as rainfalls have fallen short of forecasts this season.
The district administration has announced a phased water rationing plan, restricting irrigation pumps to a limited daily quota and encouraging residents to adopt water‑saving practices. District collector R. Suresh highlighted the need for timely water stewardship, urging farmers to shift to drought‑resilient crops and to store rainwater in community tanks.
The reduced water availability threatens to curtail irrigation in key agricultural zones, affecting crop yields and livestock. The government is also preparing contingency measures, including emergency water deliveries to vulnerable villages. Source: Google News – Udupi.