India, April 25 -- In view of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast of below-average rainfall this year owing to the impact of El Niño, district collector and chairman of the district disaster management authority, Jitendra Dudi, has directed the water resources department to undertake comprehensive planning for water supply.

Speaking at a pre-monsoon review meeting held on Friday at the Pune district collector's office, Dudi emphasised that all pre-monsoon works must be meticulously planned and completed before the onset of the rainy season. He also stressed the need for strong coordination between all concerned departments to ensure timely and effective execution of these works.

Dudi said, "While the water resources ...