Mysore/Mysuru, May 21 -- Mysuru records 85% rainfall deficit in April, 24% shortfall in May

With April and May recording a sharp rainfall deficit, Deputy Commissioner G. Lakshmikanth Reddy has warned of possible drinking water shortage if the monsoon is delayed further.

Chairing a meeting of the District Disaster Management Authority at D. Devaraj Urs Hall in the Zilla Panchayat Office yesterday, he directed officials to prepare contingency plans to protect drinking water supplies.

The DC said current reservoir levels are sufficient to meet drinking water requirements till July, but stressed the need for caution. "Water must be used sparingly from now on to ensure supplies do not run dry," he said.

Local bodies have been instructed to...