In view of the inadequate precipitation during winter, the state’s public health engineering department has drawn up a ‘Drought Plan’ to ensure potable water supply in coming months. The department has sought Rs 131 crore from the state government to augment the supply of water and upgrade infrastructure to meet water demand. “The Valley has received less precipitation over the last 8 months which has resulted in depletion of water sources,” Chief Kashmir, PHE Kashmir division Er. Abdul Wahid told Kashmir Post. The money will be spent on construction of…
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