Maha drought raises questions over possible Gangapur dam water release for Nashik Kumbh ceremony

Nashik, Oct 17 (UNI) With drought conditions gripping Maharashtra and dam water levels dwindling, the possibility of releasing water from Gangapur Dam to replenish the Godavari River for the Simhastha Kumbh Mela flag-hoisting ceremony in Nashik has sparked concerns over competing water needs. With no official release order issued so far, the administration faces a delicate balancing act: ensuring water availability for the October 31 ceremony at Ramkund and Kushavarta Tirtha without adding to the hardships of drought-hit farmers and residents. Is the government planning to release water from Gangapur Dam? If so, how much water will be released, and…