BHOPAL: In wake of deepening water crisis section 144 was imposed in Betul town, Madhya Pradesh by local administration on Monday.

Any new or ongoing, private or government construction work have been banned till June 25.

“The orders are effective in the Betul town as we are facing water supply problems and construction works need a lot of water. So, to tackle it section 144 has been imposed banning any construction work till June 25,” Betul collector Gyaneshwar B Patil told TOI.

He added, “It is only for the town and not for the entire district. Initial orders are till June 25, but if monsoon arrives early the ban could be lifted earlier”.

Earlier, section 144 was imposed in Icchawar own of Sehore district on May 23, banning the use of motor pumps, pipes to wash vehicles or bathe their cattle, for gardening activities, use of any water source (whether private or government) located in municipal area for any other purpose including agriculture. Use of such water was allowed only for drinking water and domestic use like bathing, cleaning utensils and washing clothes.

Madhya Pradesh is facing drought for second consecutive year. On May 7, state government provided additional funds of Rs 18 crores to 14 districts for transportation of water in urban areas and Rs 6 crore to 12 districts for transportation of water in rural areas.



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