Even as you read this, September showers continue to power on, surprising Mumbaikars with this unexpected bounty. But this deluge should not wash away all common sense about water conservation
Even as you read this, September showers continue to power on, surprising Mumbaikars with this unexpected bounty. But this deluge should not wash away all common sense about water conservation.
The past few days have seen heavy downpours, overcast skies, potholes on roads and Mumbaikars caught in the midst of traffic snarls that are a byproduct of the rains. There are, however, certain happy takeaways from the relentless rains — one of those being the drop in the temperature and humidity. The breeze and the drop in mercury are more than welcome.
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Reports suggest that the monsoon has added 30,000 million litres of water in our lakes. Decoded, it means that the seven lakes, which supply water to Mumbai, have reached capacity and the city has water till the next monsoon.
But this report should not be met with complacency, as water conservation is still as important as ever.
We, the people in Maharashtra, cannot afford to forget the drought we just got out of. The water trains to Latur, the dry taps across the state — the surplus water now shouldn’t wash away those memories.
Besides saving this essential resource by shutting off taps, people were urged to ration usage even while watering plants back in those dry months. But like any worthwhile practice, a good habit must be maintained to ensure greater benefits in the long run.
Consistent efforts to conserve water should still figure in our to-do lists. Causes that deserve to become lifelong habits must not be remembered only when it is ‘fashionable’ and then be discarded later.
The good times may not last forever, but good practices do. Being water-wise should become a part of our lifestyle.
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