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The heat in Tamil Nadu is increasing day by day. In light of this, Prime Minister MK Stalin directed the officials to ensure the supply of drinking water to the people. Due to a heat wave in many parts of the country, the Prime Minister held a review meeting with state government officials on Saturday. During it, he said that summer brings with it two problems, first – extreme heat And the second – increasing demand for drinking water.
22 districts form Tamil Nadu were affected
At the meeting, the chief secretary and secretaries of other departments informed the chief minister about the reason for the shortage of drinking water. Apart from this, according to the meteorological department, the rainfall may remain relatively less for one or two months during the southwest monsoon. In the meeting, CM Stalin said that we are in a difficult situation right now. We must use water sparingly. The demand for drinking water will increase in the next two months. We have to meet the water requirements. The CM directed the officials of all departments to visit the areas affected by the drinking water problem and after assessing the situation, there Solve the problems immediately. Let us tell you, 22 districts of the country have already been declared drought-affected. 150 million rupees have been allocated from the state calamity fund for water supply works.
Officers should work together for public interest: CM
The CM told the officials that they should monitor the functioning of the joint drinking water schemes. The officers need to meet people and solve problems immediately. According to him, where drilling wells have dried up, drinking water must be provided through tankers. In the summer, the demand for water is high but the availability of water is less, hence making united efforts for the public interest. It is noteworthy that during the recent Northeast Monsoon, heavy rain fell in the coastal areas of Tamil Nadu, causing flooding in the region. However, less rain fell in the western districts of Tamil Nadu.
