Latur, Oct 19 The civic authorities in Maharashtra’s Latur have cut off 34 unauthorised water connections along a major supply pipeline carrying water from the Manjara dam to the city, warning of strict action against illegal water pumping, officials said on Monday.
The joint crackdown by civic, revenue, and police teams across Latur and Dharashiv districts was aimed at curbing water theft and wastage, they said.
The action was carried out on Sunday under the directions of Latur Collector Dr Bharat Bastewad and municipal commissioner Rahul Kulkarni after a large number of illegal connections were detected along the main water supply line. Pipes used for unauthorised water extraction were also seized.
The civic administration has warned against unauthorised water extraction from the main supply pipeline and illegal pumping from lakes, and said that the inspection drive would be intensified across the city.
Amid the drought situation, the administration has also appealed to residents to use water judiciously, regularise unauthorised connections and cooperate with the authorities to ensure an uninterrupted water supply to the city.
(PTI News)
