Port Blair, Aug. 9: Due to sufficient rainfall in the catchment and surrounding areas of Dhanikhari dam during the past few days, the level of water in the dam has reached 59.65 metres as on 07.08.2020. According to the rainfall data, there has been 1100 mm of rainfall between 3rd July, 2020 to 6th August, as a result of which, the water level in the dam after meeting the daily drawl has gone up by 11.28 metres (from 48.37 metres to 59.65 metres). It is also to mention that the present level of water in the Dhanikhari Dam is still 4.18 metres below the corresponding level in 2019.     

As the water level in the Dhanikhari Dam has reached 59.65 metres and some more rains are expected in the coming days, it has been decided to commence once in 3 days piped water supply in Port Blair urban areas from Aug 10. PBMC is accordingly making necessary arrangements and area wise distribution schedule for the once in 3 days water supply.

Considering the present water level in the dam, citizens have been advised to adopt best water conservation measures and harvest rainwater for domestic use. Further, the citizens have been encouraged to initiate construction of rainwater harvesting structure in every dwelling unit for better water conservation management.