Maharashtra CM Fadnavis orders strict water planning amid El Niño threat

9 articles · Updated · The Indian Express · Apr 22

Fadnavis instructed officials to ensure drinking water supply until August 2026, as current dam storage stands at 653.63 TMC—over 100 TMC higher than last year.
Despite improved reservoir levels, authorities warn that El Niño could sharply reduce rainfall, risking significant water shortages as seen in 2014 and 2015.
The Chief Minister urged immediate water conservation by citizens, accelerated conservation projects, and better management, following a second high-level review and coordination with the India Meteorological Department.

With a 'super El Niño' predicted, can Maharashtra's plans prevent a repeat of the 2015 drought?

Will proactive planning finally end the cycle of water tankers in Maharashtra's driest regions?

Are these urgent schemes a permanent shift in water policy or a temporary crisis response?

Can local 'microwatershed' successes be scaled up statewide to combat the coming water crisis?

Could a positive Indian Ocean Dipole become the unexpected savior for India's monsoon this year?

What is the economic cost if this 'super El Niño' overwhelms the state's extensive preparations?