Kolhapur, Oct. 30 -- Maharashtra Water Resources minister Radhakrishna Vikhe-Patil today said that the government intends to start a helpline in the Superintendent Engineer's office and in every Executive Engineer's office to get information about the water available for the farmers and to inform the department if they have any problems or complaints.
While presiding over a meeting as chairman of the Canal Advisory Committee held at the district collectorate here, he said that due to the impact of El Nino, drinking water for August 2027 has been reserved for the year 2026-27 and a plan has been prepared for drinking and irrigation for the Rabi and summer seasons of 2026-27 based on the remaining water reserve.
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