A DELAYED, WEAK MONSOON MATTER OF GREAT CONCERN

Skymet’s prediction of delayed monsoon is worrisome (Rains set to arrive late in Mumbai, to be weak: Skymet, May 14). Keeping in mind that many people are dependent on rains, the government or BMC, as a precautionary measure, should construct additional dams to supply water . With just a couple of lakes supplying water to the city, it is imperative to conserve water. The existing water stock needs to be used judiciously to prevent last-minute panic. DEEPAK CHIKRAMANE

SC ORDERING STATE TO RAZE ILLEGAL ASHRAM A WELCOME MOVE

Thanks to the Supreme Court for ordering the demolition of the illegal ashram in the Tungareshwar Sanctuary (‘Demolish ashram in Tungareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary: SC to state govt’, May 14). It is surprising that the environmentalists did not have any idea of the ashram when it was being set up illegally on the forest land. And why did they take so much time to move the court of law? The state government, while demolishing the structure, should probe whether the premises were misused on the

CANDIDATES WITH CRIMINAL RECORD CONTESTING POLLS

It is alarming to note that the number of candidates with criminal charges has gone up in 2019 elections (More crorepatis, people with criminal cases in 2019 poll fray, May 14). It is rightly said that a nation is built by its people. Therefore, people should make sure only candidates with clean records to reach enter politics and contest elections. Only this way will our country prosper. VEENA SHENOY