Seethakka reviews water conservation measures, directs release of Ramappa lake water

Mulugu (Telangana), Oct 21 (UNI) Telangana Minister for Panchayat Raj and Rural Development Seethakka on Wednesday said the Telangana government was taking proactive measures to prevent drinking water scarcity in view of declining rainfall and rising temperatures attributed to El Niño. During an inspection of Ramappa Lake and the defluoridation project in Venkatapuram mandal of Mulugu district, the Minister said the lake currently had 29 feet of water. She directed officials to release water within two days and said the government was exploring the possibility of pumping water from the Godavari to augment supplies. She said water treated through the…