The junahgadh inscription mentions the collapse of the Mauryan built Girnar dam. if the dam had not been repaired, what problems would the local communities have faced?

If the Mauryan-built Girnar dam had not been repaired after its collapse, local communities would have faced severe problems including widespread water scarcity for drinking and daily use, significant agricultural losses due to lack of irrigation leading to food shortages and potential famine, and increased vulnerability to seasonal floods.