72 mld and 75 mld water treatment plants at Aruvikkara will be shut down for the installation of a new transformer and other maintenance works
The project, grounded under the VB-G RAM G and Jaladhara initiatives, is expected to provide irrigation to nearly 200 acres and enhance the recharge of borewells in the surrounding areas
The Fort City needs around 47 million litres per day. However, the availability is said to be below 35 MLD during April and May months
The rainfall data collected since 2017 shows average availability of 18 tmcft of water from the streams in the Western Ghats; VJNL claims the water available is more than sufficient for drinking purposes.